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 2960531 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961925 epoch_slot_no: 2725 block_no: 2960392 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2019-08-10 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48cf38677c1853f7cd038ec4162b388168d1e8de4c14c640db43e4583965600aBlock Operator
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