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 2964276 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965670 epoch_slot_no: 6470 block_no: 2964137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-11 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e6d9e0d6051071a1b3c43087941f40f98cdc4bd25ed2a1ed5f8f5c15d7495c5Block Operator
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