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 2963722 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965116 epoch_slot_no: 5916 block_no: 2963583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1701 time: 2019-08-11 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93cb27017b82a364e835d947512560d7e9c440b04b4bd95d61349af8a1daddf7Block Operator
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