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 2978794 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2980188 epoch_slot_no: 20988 block_no: 2978655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3640 time: 2019-08-14 18:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd10db2192e801522c154e3dbaecd25db807d1fd8513cf5f6c17af8e0a74d423fBlock Operator
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