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 2976816 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978210 epoch_slot_no: 19010 block_no: 2976677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2019-08-14 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdbda7f142662695b9bfd68cdf985a05ae91c940c7777dce3b446a0ff27903fcBlock Operator
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