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 2973966 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975360 epoch_slot_no: 16160 block_no: 2973827 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-13 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd64de5b36d65e9960ea7b14d261aa8a5a32c9e10edc4b673142d17a7657c0c76Block Operator
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