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 2961985 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963379 epoch_slot_no: 4179 block_no: 2961846 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-10 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c73c9e00ad9bf358b7e3160d9a4acab66679c6649f6cf50d5ebf42c8e168f8fBlock Operator
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