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 2960230 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2961624 epoch_slot_no: 2424 block_no: 2960091 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4058 time: 2019-08-10 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8453cbf2c178c4287b6a7386305dccd811cc8101a123383bd3fe348d9b486e61Block Operator
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