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 2976518 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2977912 epoch_slot_no: 18712 block_no: 2976379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1020 time: 2019-08-14 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc45654647e4673c6a5adfc940b033d6f90f3fe8b0a013159f836f0f26c11f65dBlock Operator
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