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 2977679 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2979073 epoch_slot_no: 19873 block_no: 2977540 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-14 12:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7679d9c24a644d62e5376424c8a3fb4a7624d820782bd5de35078b48ee80f0a5Block Operator
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