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 2975804 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977198 epoch_slot_no: 17998 block_no: 2975665 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 01:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c1bd089fc3202f204f83fddf6605a8174f07a3b026f32918b8a0c16f65b1d37Block Operator
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