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 2973557 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2974951 epoch_slot_no: 15751 block_no: 2973418 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-08-13 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x423c149e8f1f4ff01e4aa0d6cc16831d52fa198fb82f3698083e1fcbcec4f549Block Operator
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