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 2962127 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2963521 epoch_slot_no: 4321 block_no: 2961988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2750 time: 2019-08-10 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17ca7996f80e69be523533a0cfa889fb818f3bfdbfebfc02ade84b02cc96f2faBlock Operator
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