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 2961416 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2962810 epoch_slot_no: 3610 block_no: 2961277 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2019-08-10 17:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x134f077e3dd095e3e93abc76f0e72063d354c5340edd85f283606a4cef63c5b8Block Operator
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