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 2960125 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961519 epoch_slot_no: 2319 block_no: 2959986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1345 time: 2019-08-10 10:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5abbddbb41d8e3c29954f20077b8d053ab15c9d68276abcb39502d5849e8295bBlock Operator
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