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 2978013 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2979407 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 2977874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x250b6462aac8ffbc3520b38e03459716a0affbbd4f325c0f33f65e333b91b38eBlock Operator
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