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 2967291 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2968685 epoch_slot_no: 9485 block_no: 2967152 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2360 time: 2019-08-12 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9922627ad4aeea0defce49fc14cc5f76a7103b4aea29646b10f6e33317df8d0bBlock Operator
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