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 2978600 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2979994 epoch_slot_no: 20794 block_no: 2978461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1934 time: 2019-08-14 17:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b711bae83a9d0ac518279b16b5df71f851bfe442a7ec701fdb1a8767ce197dbBlock Operator
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