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 2975764 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977158 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 2975625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1662 time: 2019-08-14 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb73939b17758e85d7015648649987dd39bb5db857b1de3eae3abc7573fb5cb8Block Operator
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