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 2966192 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2967586 epoch_slot_no: 8386 block_no: 2966053 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3964 time: 2019-08-11 20:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0102f18edeba7dc73395784aa2917d8e1fac5bc7c55ef39b621dc61cdd40752fBlock Operator
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