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 2965921 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2967315 epoch_slot_no: 8115 block_no: 2965782 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1845 time: 2019-08-11 18:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08f36f772256cd85deb73e7e8798bfd0f37a599a3c1043a0bece1a5f1bbc1526Block Operator
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