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 2977473 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978867 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 2977334 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-08-14 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa71ab1e8b78b626928852fc53b7048e0c97ea582c1f6b3854e4119d945f387fdBlock Operator
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