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 2976201 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977595 epoch_slot_no: 18395 block_no: 2976062 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-08-14 03:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee818f0ffcb70e2836a26dd85e1b003d4322e878ad26a2ee3b954d597a6d3131Block Operator
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