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 2976183 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2977577 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 2976044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8966 time: 2019-08-14 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9968d986fbccd583559050fbc30729af7dadd5c6df0aa82e06880b7a59791eceBlock Operator
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