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 2962564 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2963958 epoch_slot_no: 4758 block_no: 2962425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2019-08-11 00:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29854508dc97ddc26c4a62e58b61a7b91e2828bc5b18d3ac3c5fc4784fd9f18dBlock Operator
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