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 2978478 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2979872 epoch_slot_no: 20672 block_no: 2978339 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2297 time: 2019-08-14 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a17980cf49e63f4cea037f0006ce691cce58e7a158f91ae2bc24073df3761ffBlock Operator
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