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 2970005 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2971399 epoch_slot_no: 12199 block_no: 2969866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2019-08-12 17:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x955873d629403f2fcbfd444093b946eb750a994bffe46ff8429701519d98951aBlock Operator
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