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 2975478 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2976872 epoch_slot_no: 17672 block_no: 2975339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2019-08-13 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e5fe4f57415dc84668beb3fc7e8f109f7e6abbace3c25a79c3d2d7f69cd8fe9Block Operator
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