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 2979377 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2980771 epoch_slot_no: 21571 block_no: 2979238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2258 time: 2019-08-14 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b5559450b403d5b235c481e713a4136531f3a657f6830c579390d3e88b1acdfBlock Operator
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