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 2976210 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977604 epoch_slot_no: 18404 block_no: 2976071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-08-14 03:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77d108d5e5e8ff0e366b584bdd0c03065ec91e9f4489a415653a19873ba2c7a1Block Operator
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