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 2964131 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965525 epoch_slot_no: 6325 block_no: 2963992 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-11 08:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5456d0d782803051d1b42611d162bd8243daf650b41e723fa15326abbd93756Block Operator
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