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 2969973 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2971367 epoch_slot_no: 12167 block_no: 2969834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7047 time: 2019-08-12 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91c02422e55e69b26c173935a8e7ccd5dd7051a6f59c68df71f5167d41d1ab56Block Operator
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