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 2979699 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2981092 epoch_slot_no: 292 block_no: 2979559 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2342 time: 2019-08-14 23:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5798ac8cf9303a32c11f8d85bd550b4f195c7a8412d221d9df44ba6667b5046dBlock Operator
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