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 2974532 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2975926 epoch_slot_no: 16726 block_no: 2974393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-13 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce39c00c971d9e16f602abf4b1a541d2165b51482d54f85e0e7f54afce84aa38Block Operator
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