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 2978726 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2980120 epoch_slot_no: 20920 block_no: 2978587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2020 time: 2019-08-14 17:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02d8931187a81cfbe97b0d96cdb014508c121eacc4b89b4ceccf149d1dab01a4Block Operator
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