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 2976723 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2978117 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 2976584 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6078 time: 2019-08-14 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd56012b4affa8189ac59aca84f538551b8e79205d90516dd408efbfc1ebc55aBlock Operator
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