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 2961541 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2962935 epoch_slot_no: 3735 block_no: 2961402 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5176 time: 2019-08-10 18:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d1af11dfe15587e03fbfaaf84c6cd7ca443d6472c0e7dedc9e4e972e28b7f0fBlock Operator
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