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 2960818 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2962212 epoch_slot_no: 3012 block_no: 2960679 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2598 time: 2019-08-10 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeabb5030f1512ae3aaf2be6dba80460110ea7e7d5d2229c6205d186ee29af55Block Operator
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