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 2963843 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965237 epoch_slot_no: 6037 block_no: 2963704 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3990 time: 2019-08-11 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1df9de2090bc534e9cdf50511d3242e49d4b8ad7fd780e33e25ae5cbb860d7d6Block Operator
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