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 2967109 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2968503 epoch_slot_no: 9303 block_no: 2966970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1917 time: 2019-08-12 01:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65618d74cb7c88e272169eb3224991292bfc9ed5a786dbaa5f87d4d5788e68a1Block Operator
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