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 2970613 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972007 epoch_slot_no: 12807 block_no: 2970474 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 960 time: 2019-08-12 20:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fc61ca82f299920fadc62eb926e2ef6a9af42da6f241db00852bb197597495bBlock Operator
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