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 2960519 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2961913 epoch_slot_no: 2713 block_no: 2960380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2113 time: 2019-08-10 12:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20f596368dc91abb7940c18ebf231c11f242f6085ab1737127be84d3e332e2daBlock Operator
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