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 2976380 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977774 epoch_slot_no: 18574 block_no: 2976241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a4725aef5fda69da2ec7eefbb55b0039287c567d98fa32e128622553da47676Block Operator
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