A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2960064 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961458 epoch_slot_no: 2258 block_no: 2959925 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1702 time: 2019-08-10 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x117da3195089596dc3ee498f7bd92b861ee54df83676b4b48a5529385e21f775Block Operator
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