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 2962203 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2963597 epoch_slot_no: 4397 block_no: 2962064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2300 time: 2019-08-10 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202e8167ef666978ed2e0aeec031ef0d163e40e1547cb669d85c7530b4e52123Block Operator
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