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 2971400 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972794 epoch_slot_no: 13594 block_no: 2971261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-08-13 01:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7196005f2a8b623534c60f04472c16fce8e0ef68485d94c45f28e42d84c1b6dBlock Operator
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