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 2979246 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2980640 epoch_slot_no: 21440 block_no: 2979107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3609 time: 2019-08-14 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ed7f42c7aa673400d71bf9d4b2e2bee1fcf57fe3f16e2ddf1beeaa3e21e491aBlock Operator
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