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 2973659 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975053 epoch_slot_no: 15853 block_no: 2973520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3355 time: 2019-08-13 13:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c78d23e3c166cf0f89f1b607cffe0372884b42ed1fb557c46f01b6fe8e1fdcbBlock Operator
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