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 2978598 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2979992 epoch_slot_no: 20792 block_no: 2978459 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3465 time: 2019-08-14 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e1f3615b4ab3674176153f43cf126542cac999f10e31a20ae6d4160c41d65ffBlock Operator
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