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 2962052 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963446 epoch_slot_no: 4246 block_no: 2961913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1665 time: 2019-08-10 21:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04cc73d9df1ae9b144746e1e297fa50df8a2073dba30886e14ccc1dc4dacca03Block Operator
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