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 2972751 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2974145 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 2972612 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2076 time: 2019-08-13 08:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dcd6d81ce6eb7315367d558d87bea078f427b218597766702a04c17b07456eeBlock Operator
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