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 2977083 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2978477 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 2976944 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7711 time: 2019-08-14 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36930dec9acbbbe28e65f91d5fa4ada9247ebfc64a1030a62f361b0ef2194a60Block Operator
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