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 2962262 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2963656 epoch_slot_no: 4456 block_no: 2962123 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1930 time: 2019-08-10 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30d0ab55a7537ce33e81249d48a26c246666951305d69dee56c4274fcdd38f6cBlock Operator
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