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 2969703 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2971097 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 2969564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5228 time: 2019-08-12 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb5000b4187df32b300c9bebcb2399850902f9b55b4d5ab377e4dd0875db4993Block Operator
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