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 2964009 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2965403 epoch_slot_no: 6203 block_no: 2963870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2855 time: 2019-08-11 08:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3484d3f312c563a3d216cfc5280eacda05a3994c2b231342b412ef97f9ead699Block Operator
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