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 2974155 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975549 epoch_slot_no: 16349 block_no: 2974016 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-13 16:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b175c7ebe1f878c6f8e7c75c7cbbe5e558a3ac5430072a56f1a418d94c82833Block Operator
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