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 2979412 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2980805 epoch_slot_no: 5 block_no: 2979272 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4262 time: 2019-08-14 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdccfe19f2cf7203e534b80c11c52c7636c0b3345b12f2844afc7b40713bef8f5Block Operator
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