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 2971943 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2973337 epoch_slot_no: 14137 block_no: 2971804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-08-13 04:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x553c248bb9d76f4631e49669d4648aef66a8888694b3c048bdcd84048001fd5dBlock Operator
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