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 2970101 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2971495 epoch_slot_no: 12295 block_no: 2969962 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-12 18:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4919e7aac63528ba99836bd4b13a5a6ffe87a079379cf2a9a933a2da2921feb5Block Operator
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