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 2972793 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2974187 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 2972654 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2056 time: 2019-08-13 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf4669bc38d76e7db49d58f436bc0661c9c9a7d47067ca8f45b63422746859c5Block Operator
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