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 2973749 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975143 epoch_slot_no: 15943 block_no: 2973610 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4652 time: 2019-08-13 14:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c59f29ff283a25d66b008889dc3420c60f0310ce65af1aa68449057eb7da252Block Operator
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