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 2965725 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2967119 epoch_slot_no: 7919 block_no: 2965586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1910 time: 2019-08-11 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2123b8ab32d6c81d371e4e35af2eadb2c2dcfb666138a61c1df389b4ca5fdba0Block Operator
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