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 2961104 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962498 epoch_slot_no: 3298 block_no: 2960965 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1345 time: 2019-08-10 16:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x579d290c27e76678ffa1bf1f8d9571c3dde2d99e3ac4cd3f0fcd9cc57c99b3cdBlock Operator
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