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 2970169 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2971563 epoch_slot_no: 12363 block_no: 2970030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2525 time: 2019-08-12 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45d92c5b100388b77ff120d4c518b25695a76514d393f2a83e097bcb9a6f6676Block Operator
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