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 2962037 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2963431 epoch_slot_no: 4231 block_no: 2961898 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2248 time: 2019-08-10 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56fd3a62058df96db73dc5f8fc3f7c1aad99ba9ae28ebb68c19e5f136fad4388Block Operator
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