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 2979985 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981378 epoch_slot_no: 578 block_no: 2979845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3003 time: 2019-08-15 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc7607586760e10b4b0d43c24c8ecccd1d40184d8b3b31f18ed168c44d8c09b9Block Operator
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