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 2960913 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2962307 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 2960774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1932 time: 2019-08-10 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccee35bdc92fa6ec0c30026dbdb7d1086dca0fb80743b77874e594d5ca8ea5b4Block Operator
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