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 2975132 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2976526 epoch_slot_no: 17326 block_no: 2974993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2225 time: 2019-08-13 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec58f09fb2c576aa1d4225fc96b7f2b1f2d5a1171f061881a74f6fb811cb7d2cBlock Operator
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