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 2977379 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978773 epoch_slot_no: 19573 block_no: 2977240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1560 time: 2019-08-14 10:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae95613d46a6730fd1d22cc6d2c6c58b3286e0f6222a4a970c0ece643ddc2e6aBlock Operator
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