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 2979381 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980775 epoch_slot_no: 21575 block_no: 2979242 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1699 time: 2019-08-14 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b71ce7849ef32397f732b0b36965db3a8b12c59df7dc1b7cb5be9a097320dc2Block Operator
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