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 2965499 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2966893 epoch_slot_no: 7693 block_no: 2965360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2202 time: 2019-08-11 16:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x102bc225f0471480a712fae3f72c1ae26ddc5104ae46964268852b06c38d7d1dBlock Operator
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