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 2961767 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963161 epoch_slot_no: 3961 block_no: 2961628 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6102 time: 2019-08-10 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72f274ae24a92d68326cf9cc041c497104ca4428241dcd72a2b01ae58d415fcfBlock Operator
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