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 2969883 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2971277 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 2969744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5273 time: 2019-08-12 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97d13611bf6c512ebe33c28b006e4f5edbea5037cecd77173f5a7f33896d7f67Block Operator
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