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 2964623 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2966017 epoch_slot_no: 6817 block_no: 2964484 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2548 time: 2019-08-11 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf78f47ebaa0a9e9020de29125fced56f3e447f25ef5f5858af76e72819e7bd5Block Operator
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