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 2974179 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975573 epoch_slot_no: 16373 block_no: 2974040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2261 time: 2019-08-13 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x593e3f36ba2fea8a6fe92136cac1f371154cb7be57289b0d59ffeabe95cd7f07Block Operator
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