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 2976972 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978366 epoch_slot_no: 19166 block_no: 2976833 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 08:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf51055488d5324d028045d5f17be258be9425789cfcd19a241f34c42390f21fBlock Operator
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