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 2960878 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962272 epoch_slot_no: 3072 block_no: 2960739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2236 time: 2019-08-10 14:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49cd49409428397cc98ec8ccfd915f121879b1cc749ebd7ef80f5c10c14cba52Block Operator
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