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 2971929 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2973323 epoch_slot_no: 14123 block_no: 2971790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-13 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f72c8b82600ecdbd6a6075c488f5b7c89012dbcdba2d12fce99d4ea717ccbedBlock Operator
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