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 2961164 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962558 epoch_slot_no: 3358 block_no: 2961025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2166 time: 2019-08-10 16:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a3181bfd793c1ec83271f9b333ccf4cb101f09e2dca525f8e8d680f7787e8ecBlock Operator
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