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 2978311 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2979705 epoch_slot_no: 20505 block_no: 2978172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2180 time: 2019-08-14 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc71b76c1d3253c4a7d1031ccbb1ed57095c116dbfac9c159158254b93a054200Block Operator
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