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 2960396 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961790 epoch_slot_no: 2590 block_no: 2960257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1378 time: 2019-08-10 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8122312a900075ca2b59fab2c4b49f8d2e2171f227cda0d9e63dca7a58f18e7bBlock Operator
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