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 2964693 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2966087 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 2964554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1336 time: 2019-08-11 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb9219854d6c055e97100ebfef8bc10d8f0bd4876a9a7688d7421f140d72de53Block Operator
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