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 2975758 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2977152 epoch_slot_no: 17952 block_no: 2975619 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1572 time: 2019-08-14 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc19ad7adcbb450e7c336c0e945dbace038df13ed53ed105643c3ea2822df5811Block Operator
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