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 2964604 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965998 epoch_slot_no: 6798 block_no: 2964465 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-08-11 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x895b33735104b04b9ea1bccf05b1d2cc33204f3bc4d55651fb72c2d5d5342ce1Block Operator
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