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 2967635 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2969029 epoch_slot_no: 9829 block_no: 2967496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2019-08-12 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa440fd37db16ac7c3b740f4485209b3800616e1e512400db1ed64e108e1bbf3Block Operator
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