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 2961315 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962709 epoch_slot_no: 3509 block_no: 2961176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-10 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4043d0a992e2195b173a16b913f7e391e79907b605ae8c43d7c746271cb0a2e1Block Operator
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