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 2971357 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2972751 epoch_slot_no: 13551 block_no: 2971218 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3225 time: 2019-08-13 01:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fcc441d17dd9d441900a10f86a6f463b43edc67c1d7f7f6957eebf5cd2747a3Block Operator
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