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 2973666 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975060 epoch_slot_no: 15860 block_no: 2973527 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-13 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb35df64e8b5c10bbe69691de793708d18d93a5e2b5c3ada5865e4d31bdd438b0Block Operator
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