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 2961571 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2962965 epoch_slot_no: 3765 block_no: 2961432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2154 time: 2019-08-10 18:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc951b53fb55b81cd93a29e4318f2282131d45f713b78fb4384f89d78854c4fbBlock Operator
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