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 2964896 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2966290 epoch_slot_no: 7090 block_no: 2964757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3082 time: 2019-08-11 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea8cbb9de574d4f7a29e0404d22d4ecaa34b81ce3ff56016bd0ad3a0233f1fd4Block Operator
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