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 2961811 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963205 epoch_slot_no: 4005 block_no: 2961672 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2675 time: 2019-08-10 19:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66f9e4c0f7ea24435bb18cc55cef28cb14b6706508c273d097cc9389d0f9a4a6Block Operator
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