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 2972763 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2974157 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 2972624 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4005 time: 2019-08-13 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd38011d1b6f581ffe79d6602382b5d30c2d7b02d0b3a739c75f676aea2d6d09dBlock Operator
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