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 2960321 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2961715 epoch_slot_no: 2515 block_no: 2960182 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2523 time: 2019-08-10 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46585244fad1907ef519bdec8147168dc17b546a3bab977d46cf8ca123317ebeBlock Operator
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