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 2963700 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965094 epoch_slot_no: 5894 block_no: 2963561 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-11 06:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c42d5aae2f6e233e195789ccbdb7d9c970fd7c1e7f40e9093498b2cb23f1673Block Operator
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