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 2964220 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2965614 epoch_slot_no: 6414 block_no: 2964081 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2937 time: 2019-08-11 09:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e7c117d80593303f35b7f3febd8f27b601f0d1b14667c3a7c3fae4ff1588132Block Operator
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