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 2979634 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2981027 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 2979494 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3564 time: 2019-08-14 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1714988d3b459f13a36c7f9de1e2f55080e798ac2fa9cefa9efc2d0c8e54185eBlock Operator
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