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 2976156 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2977550 epoch_slot_no: 18350 block_no: 2976017 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2019-08-14 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef9a51dc478f660219b65c27aae22cb7dc0f4e042f323a0807bd5a913e435fa3Block Operator
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