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 2971327 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972721 epoch_slot_no: 13521 block_no: 2971188 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2510 time: 2019-08-13 00:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bccd431d9c01085c4a7b08004670047feb13121ccaf884b412684d22a7942d2Block Operator
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