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 2971978 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2973372 epoch_slot_no: 14172 block_no: 2971839 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-08-13 04:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2345ceac435bd93a9915a4ea32ca58560fd4f7254b930cab20eed581548e4d40Block Operator
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