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 2975407 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2976801 epoch_slot_no: 17601 block_no: 2975268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2115 time: 2019-08-13 23:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5c46b278d4ba1a159e1f642803178bcc002c28cd7c613f6af6bae61379d213dBlock Operator
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