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 2963994 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2965388 epoch_slot_no: 6188 block_no: 2963855 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7204 time: 2019-08-11 08:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19e7ac61d1e3958fdd1e15f90f0df6df6b9219a4d0c95f228e3d09e2e860f9c9Block Operator
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