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 2965768 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2967162 epoch_slot_no: 7962 block_no: 2965629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2019-08-11 17:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b79816af32e286b11a051ed02f2171263db2017f51f97ee424c036232f5aa2cBlock Operator
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