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 2966211 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2967605 epoch_slot_no: 8405 block_no: 2966072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2019-08-11 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x893d631c6c30938a99174407d510230afbe2bd08301f77d5a58bc6a08899ac93Block Operator
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