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 2962654 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2964048 epoch_slot_no: 4848 block_no: 2962515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1693 time: 2019-08-11 00:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd9a156a78b65c7595c6035ff5f3071e6937b9f0a5e9a5b7e0628ba9a5728bc7Block Operator
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