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 2960283 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2961677 epoch_slot_no: 2477 block_no: 2960144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1542 time: 2019-08-10 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1cdf5e6e7ef6b584597ed71d6d165c010cfef6aebe7bcca52635665fb6d33d1Block Operator
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