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 2965575 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2966969 epoch_slot_no: 7769 block_no: 2965436 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1594 time: 2019-08-11 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a5444472e3b5e55645fd4bae47db04fe7d0dd79a9a22aad3889380c65d736a1Block Operator
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