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 2975943 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977337 epoch_slot_no: 18137 block_no: 2975804 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-08-14 02:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2c68ab7afa17ed97197e0bd6b2e83b49c7c01595cba9c1c03599fee28f25b21Block Operator
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