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 2979623 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981016 epoch_slot_no: 216 block_no: 2979483 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2017 time: 2019-08-14 22:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98e522d3c8a22e5ae9a0194e1bb1d4d0f6716d80e650c246fefae3c92efdc9e0Block Operator
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