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 2960163 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2961557 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2960024 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5718 time: 2019-08-10 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd8702e357020a64185d99087db94eaea984b85af8e6f6264a6f57eb779f1392Block Operator
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