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 2977519 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2978913 epoch_slot_no: 19713 block_no: 2977380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cf8ce22a9f477d4cd23d6f36546398a9834cb62e55db0b24a8c6ca5e9088c35Block Operator
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