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 2972475 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2973869 epoch_slot_no: 14669 block_no: 2972336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2584 time: 2019-08-13 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40b149095102b2d1fe212deeaa54491db5781a1eacb10e6f41eedbec45064958Block Operator
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