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 2963844 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2965238 epoch_slot_no: 6038 block_no: 2963705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-08-11 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x655949bedeb6e729dd50e7ba722668985eb2f60588f78c7fb28397d6f7aed420Block Operator
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