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 2961783 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2963177 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 2961644 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4813 time: 2019-08-10 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2b772c8c7e86881c29e9f66c7607e9c7210a2b6dec7b1380a3eea79a3ca29acBlock Operator
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