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 2977833 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2979227 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 2977694 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3180 time: 2019-08-14 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x561da09bf4dc552162b63c718482f859e78161bf0d3abe4a3ac5d81408f07eeeBlock Operator
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