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 2979774 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981167 epoch_slot_no: 367 block_no: 2979634 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-14 23:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eb96431e8dde8d19475338776a4b5e959e7de2057f4d9c553de5e4021f7b017Block Operator
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