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 2976170 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977564 epoch_slot_no: 18364 block_no: 2976031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-14 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71ab1071b568afee52f2c1bbd37615bb744b5895525def29ab04aacf8648e79bBlock Operator
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