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 2976471 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977865 epoch_slot_no: 18665 block_no: 2976332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1913 time: 2019-08-14 05:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ba234e0b51f16175e94aaed2dfba9c0dd4d4b0edf0ab8999b90a473684537bcBlock Operator
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