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 2974440 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2975834 epoch_slot_no: 16634 block_no: 2974301 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2019-08-13 18:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x775c0a74e4af19aa61b80312588396f640d5050f79d7f20241488b169a228347Block Operator
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