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 2973631 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975025 epoch_slot_no: 15825 block_no: 2973492 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1271 time: 2019-08-13 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55111858e9f0308b6cf3edc19ea47a6924b9e73dad798c6f57511d2764b6be7bBlock Operator
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