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 2973526 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2974920 epoch_slot_no: 15720 block_no: 2973387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2019-08-13 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75592fc89f8f7584fc00166013b6713c124e8e8c3257fb789c8a3f0748c2a106Block Operator
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