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 2978777 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980171 epoch_slot_no: 20971 block_no: 2978638 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-14 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x495750a6b6fcc09cc5dd53c61bad6410f02c7f9f5ca4e13eb0a73baaab56a0e0Block Operator
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