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 2963043 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2964437 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2962904 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5325 time: 2019-08-11 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d45eda62803baec1927ff29e864b1b12bb614d53585e7c536d4001156182d57Block Operator
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