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 2971410 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972804 epoch_slot_no: 13604 block_no: 2971271 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1448 time: 2019-08-13 01:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78c696aee2392c5af229c2d0661234d44abff0ecafd6e9978e1a53d15ad5d110Block Operator
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