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 2975328 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2976722 epoch_slot_no: 17522 block_no: 2975189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1699 time: 2019-08-13 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50d4029b778169ec38a5c5bdf3b544b4475f7bec61acd3dec29bb4c6bb5af5e4Block Operator
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