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 2966823 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2968217 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2966684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2287 time: 2019-08-11 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60226303a332c73be5c195b6839f6f8bbe4ff6e36ab4045337bfe936c4e6a4f8Block Operator
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