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 2960755 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2962149 epoch_slot_no: 2949 block_no: 2960616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1300 time: 2019-08-10 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8fad0b8c9b553eefe5ef2ae60fd89b669440cda8498072f8d3d2bb4f2f7f5b2Block Operator
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