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 2961119 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962513 epoch_slot_no: 3313 block_no: 2960980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2375 time: 2019-08-10 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9dded6f13d1a589ad508eda8964fea770aa9f6b88f44ae3da571b5105804ac1Block Operator
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