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 2965665 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2967059 epoch_slot_no: 7859 block_no: 2965526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4048 time: 2019-08-11 17:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f8b04e56d9197aa14c235f7d65adfe7c1948419dcc55f7be6d7fc4437bc428bBlock Operator
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