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 2960934 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962328 epoch_slot_no: 3128 block_no: 2960795 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-08-10 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5eceabf7ef36b68e7264713d8bbe7b08aecc3a12a9e9779c04172f7c430089aBlock Operator
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