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 2979261 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980655 epoch_slot_no: 21455 block_no: 2979122 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2361 time: 2019-08-14 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x040c0e012ff0524b8ecfb35a537b5c8147e9a0910a95425070f9f5d756df7fb2Block Operator
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