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 2960523 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2961917 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 2960384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8985 time: 2019-08-10 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00b757e9313a8935628d71ffcbfe170785b42e65d7aa0bfa584f5140eeca250aBlock Operator
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