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 2977439 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978833 epoch_slot_no: 19633 block_no: 2977300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa636f901c8a4cb28dfea237b424017a0e1cb07a4f25e4a639625bc05865fcf96Block Operator
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