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 2970139 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2971533 epoch_slot_no: 12333 block_no: 2970000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-08-12 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d4f0be2744f07527dc89d7146a16a340d3231bd0518adc489091e8b38dbb7aeBlock Operator
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