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 2979809 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981202 epoch_slot_no: 402 block_no: 2979669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2019-08-14 23:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b351f68e403b80134cf9a8931ac87a5f3a670c40d525fed4c8a932c6500a4bfBlock Operator
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