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 2978057 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2979451 epoch_slot_no: 20251 block_no: 2977918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2572 time: 2019-08-14 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x515f00bc1a6bd794e8a9c5af8f0a47a82d874f70756495161aaf26da1b2cd726Block Operator
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