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 2978076 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2979470 epoch_slot_no: 20270 block_no: 2977937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-14 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf95bc83332e9c1fde8d4c8334362d4853d0865de39715d80a47e46d0ab9b7e2fBlock Operator
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