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 2978281 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2979675 epoch_slot_no: 20475 block_no: 2978142 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2419 time: 2019-08-14 15:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x525392856ab8eed99d4d9a712db649522a68d544a81f3a39db779e2996cd9682Block Operator
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