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 2960193 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2961587 epoch_slot_no: 2387 block_no: 2960054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2828 time: 2019-08-10 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b8eb1b1c8e5ce7f3052adb4cbfc2fdb3892c163de501b43ca24468db4c3af6dBlock Operator
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