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 2979784 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2981177 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 2979644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4973 time: 2019-08-14 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cdc92bc3392c42df9194f35feb71e2bbe52f1f9a7a6e804f36ea87f08e2f354Block Operator
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