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 2974050 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975444 epoch_slot_no: 16244 block_no: 2973911 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-08-13 15:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9854a37eec2d98cf088e912ac8a864343c2d86ba4face71e6b06af2a8115ffe9Block Operator
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