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 2973586 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2974980 epoch_slot_no: 15780 block_no: 2973447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-08-13 13:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbeee7a077f7429e70aaca49d39e4c520e35de00a24c31bbecab00dfae81f8cbeBlock Operator
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