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 2961603 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2962997 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 2961464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6983 time: 2019-08-10 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdaf3db5e20be0cc470c6b538faf9f7b1f4769d82b904935f70ea2fd7f488d41Block Operator
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