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 2976213 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2977607 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 2976074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2019-08-14 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1049307e9328ee08e36e98d520a480ca8c11bff581f80cc10d35909efe6ec404Block Operator
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