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 2978628 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980022 epoch_slot_no: 20822 block_no: 2978489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5236 time: 2019-08-14 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf5a05bd49f0dc38912a3cd1cbbe1e6e5698254f544f35212767108eef3f7283Block Operator
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