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 2974203 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2975597 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 2974064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7852 time: 2019-08-13 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49928f9d1986c64fd85b8ab9ae282997220c60d810ccc7a80a7275bb3edf93e6Block Operator
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