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 2970831 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972225 epoch_slot_no: 13025 block_no: 2970692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2019-08-12 22:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23a44b3bd99ee61244d8d4586d11d9abfdc1c599de5e4082093830ce5349e1b4Block Operator
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