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 2977087 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2978481 epoch_slot_no: 19281 block_no: 2976948 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-08-14 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d2e1c8982c3301a15e731ed670f1c4beead8cb10bd86bf40c020138f589d233Block Operator
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