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 2976366 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2977760 epoch_slot_no: 18560 block_no: 2976227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1313 time: 2019-08-14 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4742afa6523e25e3be8dd17f801fbfe7b0d6f382440c0d5c2de278665bf5aa9Block Operator
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