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 2962838 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2964232 epoch_slot_no: 5032 block_no: 2962699 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-08-11 01:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x594200e9e99e239cc56ae6b21752a079b5dbb5db92de6eef7711a2aedeb5a42bBlock Operator
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