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 2973824 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975218 epoch_slot_no: 16018 block_no: 2973685 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2019-08-13 14:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5493905951c5120c4c8aa299e20c435c1e8008b4fbedcbd3213dfa729c978bbBlock Operator
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