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 2977424 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2978818 epoch_slot_no: 19618 block_no: 2977285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1301 time: 2019-08-14 10:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x382b67b9120d68a646281dd5b9f10016cabeb3cca45754339a2602d3b9178dd4Block Operator
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