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 2973726 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975120 epoch_slot_no: 15920 block_no: 2973587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1443 time: 2019-08-13 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc5124c2f0bb348076d8162270071d80cd7238940baf91e0b1797c092458ece5Block Operator
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