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 2966680 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2968074 epoch_slot_no: 8874 block_no: 2966541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-11 23:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38253421240c2374acf600096e76598e80cfb6a35fa1d678d5784abf0a1d0100Block Operator
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