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 2960649 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2962043 epoch_slot_no: 2843 block_no: 2960510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2019-08-10 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffb34ca10964ecfe63f1a28c3f9aa1ec55d15a2d17dc29335ab235a0117de933Block Operator
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