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 2978611 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2980005 epoch_slot_no: 20805 block_no: 2978472 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2019-08-14 17:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c8d2d00879f912797be03bf382100e86b2b87aa032641894c8ed38b20391858Block Operator
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