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 2978676 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980070 epoch_slot_no: 20870 block_no: 2978537 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1565 time: 2019-08-14 17:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0edf22e675e8e26caa3973925ec0c0a6766e1c0cf0e98bdfbb8065adafed7a4fBlock Operator
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