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 2971489 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2972883 epoch_slot_no: 13683 block_no: 2971350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-08-13 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd72454e075561bae4aae722db71133153ecb8d0651f767cc5a13a4effbdbb28bBlock Operator
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