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 2974350 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975744 epoch_slot_no: 16544 block_no: 2974211 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-13 17:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3abb64210b08d5ff8e1e224643969c63bd71c8cc4ec8c12c2d89aaa6d3d60427Block Operator
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