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 2973079 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2974473 epoch_slot_no: 15273 block_no: 2972940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-08-13 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f214a363a9d9cd6638b28b91ae442f2b9a3420d45eacc0248c09c60dd0f709fBlock Operator
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