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 2977635 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2979029 epoch_slot_no: 19829 block_no: 2977496 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1736 time: 2019-08-14 11:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe33801b2291f7fd2480cd9ee4e974ac8bf2a345dd7e54ec99a2ae6fbea7fe79aBlock Operator
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