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 2961878 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963272 epoch_slot_no: 4072 block_no: 2961739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 947 time: 2019-08-10 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9377566c47d121f8fc543db20889487e21f67eb16ee274e906223c5d342b135Block Operator
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