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 2977243 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2978637 epoch_slot_no: 19437 block_no: 2977104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1730 time: 2019-08-14 09:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf5e1d9313cb6cc7904b1d09de72cb42b2891a26f1c3905329f95d2012c31118Block Operator
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