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 2976975 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978369 epoch_slot_no: 19169 block_no: 2976836 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-14 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa81fc0df5d34ed829a41ba674529f0472866695b571346ca9e63696e123cc30aBlock Operator
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