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 2961932 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963326 epoch_slot_no: 4126 block_no: 2961793 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1316 time: 2019-08-10 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x747511fae01aa4dda7f67229dc14f25c7790d84576dd1de6e0e069fd52576b7fBlock Operator
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