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 2978658 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980052 epoch_slot_no: 20852 block_no: 2978519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2364 time: 2019-08-14 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeec17be55e9aa2e6f853f17bc91fb15bb322f0cafa5aa945229f2ac500ca4b28Block Operator
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