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 2970777 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972171 epoch_slot_no: 12971 block_no: 2970638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2019-08-12 21:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe95be3992eec062c4c79a360d7bc6c37f9f2a5011bfff9b290237dd4399604aBlock Operator
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