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 2961646 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2963040 epoch_slot_no: 3840 block_no: 2961507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2207 time: 2019-08-10 19:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64d046e2288df3f49d8c32665725d206a1b5c01a8d0e97af7c49b304accda0bdBlock Operator
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