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 2978100 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2979494 epoch_slot_no: 20294 block_no: 2977961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1892 time: 2019-08-14 14:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76ee12f8c765d49e72bfeb785daa31ba3242415622b549346558ab0fc19c5589Block Operator
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