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 2979063 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2980457 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 2978924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4638 time: 2019-08-14 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a54f600ddbaeb3040761f5887fb8d296cb1a126fd4bb03df81cbead1b9ccc10Block Operator
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