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 2974711 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2976105 epoch_slot_no: 16905 block_no: 2974572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1693 time: 2019-08-13 19:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc99e468a06db01206004ac8cadb6129074ebb411472abe982ab1f83f8807b6adBlock Operator
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