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 2976543 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2977937 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2976404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3095 time: 2019-08-14 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa50a925b6f7a26789bfcdb82e77c9e9a610cd076940cd69800da5ab473b8e113Block Operator
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