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 2961842 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2963236 epoch_slot_no: 4036 block_no: 2961703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2712 time: 2019-08-10 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2feee238dbb070f9a7c857682065c46225e16302a2bf7dee34a307e859e72e4bBlock Operator
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