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 2960470 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2961864 epoch_slot_no: 2664 block_no: 2960331 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1575 time: 2019-08-10 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd61cde6934860d12d51a92a37be95daf558a55bb8b81c25ee6a07402291d400eBlock Operator
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