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 2976240 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977634 epoch_slot_no: 18434 block_no: 2976101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 04:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f95b4340cb293692f192539069a5c223cdbda2015e61cfd0d3791be99c3b0adBlock Operator
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