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 2977263 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2978657 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 2977124 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3183 time: 2019-08-14 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f76b0cbb5734b4fcca0cf8a450dcb7953035aae7cfdde4786a250b7e8ee315aBlock Operator
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