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 2978602 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2979996 epoch_slot_no: 20796 block_no: 2978463 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2649 time: 2019-08-14 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5526c3702d82b338942fd163c5c9aae5fcd9b7d4130a8fe920b237bc6647dc63Block Operator
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