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 2973794 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975188 epoch_slot_no: 15988 block_no: 2973655 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-13 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc38eca1d043c9fa5d8b6402db89c20ccb8c26632c21bcd74a419a9a7726f2451Block Operator
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