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 2977173 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978567 epoch_slot_no: 19367 block_no: 2977034 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-14 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcc0cef1404b6a5bef54e52429ff6e4dc1dc020d083a2c04f298726d3283eed6Block Operator
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