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 2978690 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2980084 epoch_slot_no: 20884 block_no: 2978551 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2019-08-14 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x491d8ea85a12e519ae7a9b7df0a326b385590990a9f5a604d30f3c8bf55c0cbaBlock Operator
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