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 2960999 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962393 epoch_slot_no: 3193 block_no: 2960860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1563 time: 2019-08-10 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f595a27dfe627a5e7b4c3ed5122f7dea79a921f77ad0ab950dbde6f2b4a0d32Block Operator
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