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 2971702 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2973096 epoch_slot_no: 13896 block_no: 2971563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3885 time: 2019-08-13 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22e43265f716ab2802b4e29e2c54cc68a652fc1694ac261661d4ac98f18bd5adBlock Operator
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