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 2960399 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2961793 epoch_slot_no: 2593 block_no: 2960260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1752 time: 2019-08-10 12:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf42138276dbfff1f4298e6224c43a399ada1e3f9ec83792b9753b9d7060086acBlock Operator
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