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 2961149 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962543 epoch_slot_no: 3343 block_no: 2961010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1316 time: 2019-08-10 16:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c638de86dcf907a4589f191990b4f7fa56a2eb95da4eee5b4a5dc4720eb57a2Block Operator
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