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 2978251 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2979645 epoch_slot_no: 20445 block_no: 2978112 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2999 time: 2019-08-14 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e1dcfb2f519cb8480804682745d14d320f4d9182b5993c9dc88e2c4a7724299Block Operator
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