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 2960892 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2962286 epoch_slot_no: 3086 block_no: 2960753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2019-08-10 14:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa701b90c152f9ff6442d24a22534ce5ad0e56c539ddd46166b51f62d084c883aBlock Operator
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