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 2979804 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981197 epoch_slot_no: 397 block_no: 2979664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3960 time: 2019-08-14 23:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x804ea60e1f8bb28ca733d0207c52ce59c10156d178eb04e101c0dfe01bab12e9Block Operator
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