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 2967962 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2969356 epoch_slot_no: 10156 block_no: 2967823 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1716 time: 2019-08-12 06:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd4edad2420e90f3512867ab72a0c478765c1fbcc600295c9ae6944caad8b2b9Block Operator
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