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 2964210 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965604 epoch_slot_no: 6404 block_no: 2964071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-08-11 09:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94b0a8992f776ca6ef41db7b93ba4c21838061d7d5d66172847e6431119e6e83Block Operator
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