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 2975006 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2976400 epoch_slot_no: 17200 block_no: 2974867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2080 time: 2019-08-13 21:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f0c8dc473fb964f5e85f2a158e5f87dd7c50362c635cbb4f50ab8f78befb6e3Block Operator
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