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 2961887 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963281 epoch_slot_no: 4081 block_no: 2961748 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1563 time: 2019-08-10 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57fbb1bc73a1603a93336e22e1d7e5f2df9d3a0c0c224d605564c90b6a45e83cBlock Operator
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