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 2974264 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975658 epoch_slot_no: 16458 block_no: 2974125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-13 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f39095faa554082e4f88150ff9ac1fe50ca1d6cc0e422de6f9615cd17604239Block Operator
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