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 2975643 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2977037 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 2975504 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4088 time: 2019-08-14 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9ccd82b8dbf6829d29474a3f768ca5b2fde50d43a4ee6bccba2b4b97e196645Block Operator
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