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 2971974 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2973368 epoch_slot_no: 14168 block_no: 2971835 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4839 time: 2019-08-13 04:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03becac8e0f3dbda4c7280f80c75d6c0c962c42e759d0ec6bdf863ec2720439eBlock Operator
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