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 2978568 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2979962 epoch_slot_no: 20762 block_no: 2978429 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3386 time: 2019-08-14 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7528774247582d75ae27852711f4f829d16f464574b7140af947358303fcf85dBlock Operator
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