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 2963509 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2964903 epoch_slot_no: 5703 block_no: 2963370 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-08-11 05:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x931d7e6939b4d4349bf75097b542a6cdd46e8d431e2bc971c36ef5c69bf7f6c0Block Operator
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