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 2973208 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2974602 epoch_slot_no: 15402 block_no: 2973069 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2624 time: 2019-08-13 11:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1b1e49626f49244774a6931f8d83025a2966ab05f0c3facbe077d940ac8d667Block Operator
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