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 2966402 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2967796 epoch_slot_no: 8596 block_no: 2966263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-11 21:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b32f37f10d1e7701f97fe11f840cb99ec83750370e02187e08da4b68df37a20Block Operator
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