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 2978603 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2979997 epoch_slot_no: 20797 block_no: 2978464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2040 time: 2019-08-14 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d48a35c322d9c857923dc22090a5a32e5d9c4c55b2210c7f2151d632fef9147Block Operator
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