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 2961812 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963206 epoch_slot_no: 4006 block_no: 2961673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-10 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e7b3aa96f4ca60c540d78f11aaee5bf6826c32d82cc9657f2edbd6379bead30Block Operator
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