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 2970695 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972089 epoch_slot_no: 12889 block_no: 2970556 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-08-12 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfce0c161aeec3f7f6a1cee3e0923159d53212ee38cbc896a01e62738d32ddedcBlock Operator
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