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 2973153 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2974547 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 2973014 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1631 time: 2019-08-13 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27a21b40b0d34f423b9ca1db6c65875eaa2e3d090fa0c71012ec3fb3b6dd4fc9Block Operator
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