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 2973806 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975200 epoch_slot_no: 16000 block_no: 2973667 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1309 time: 2019-08-13 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3f13ff369f5d07700bb23da675a09cebcd38731fcbdee663a0d518cd92305f8Block Operator
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