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 2964330 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965724 epoch_slot_no: 6524 block_no: 2964191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 956 time: 2019-08-11 09:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc84f4fd49851d6e5cf3966131039d05205b636371a3f67574e675550986714e9Block Operator
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