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 2960290 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2961684 epoch_slot_no: 2484 block_no: 2960151 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3284 time: 2019-08-10 11:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914f9b227e32485e2826502b8b7f1b579296f3616e42702ca1300af8d281811dBlock Operator
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