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 2965742 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2967136 epoch_slot_no: 7936 block_no: 2965603 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2019-08-11 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bcd78bebbec7db4cbd87b79c80c171cf6fc40a6ebc9fadd31d6a0763a7fa6d0Block Operator
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