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 2979035 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980429 epoch_slot_no: 21229 block_no: 2978896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1695 time: 2019-08-14 19:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe43e1ae7e0b96bb02cfae739a1ba09613e2becfd96a3f104b82a12f06e87e35eBlock Operator
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