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 2979697 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2981090 epoch_slot_no: 290 block_no: 2979557 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2981 time: 2019-08-14 23:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7dc9d62403a52e78e3b506c24ef4252e607cf167716a23656b1e180b63128e7Block Operator
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