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 2970783 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2972177 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 2970644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3326 time: 2019-08-12 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2532e25fe6a3381bb9a9e81682e7a4c9806d1f18f76428b37b0311ed00f37acBlock Operator
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