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 2966643 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2968037 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2966504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2823 time: 2019-08-11 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6375cfbdafb982f5cfd407d42d15ef6a29cfdc8eb3845c0fbe64983f9ef1a954Block Operator
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