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 2965469 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2966863 epoch_slot_no: 7663 block_no: 2965330 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2222 time: 2019-08-11 16:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2035e00b0d24b9599eee5a30bdeeada46e4423b06436838f51c2fb3cb4bda610Block Operator
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