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 2980261 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981654 epoch_slot_no: 854 block_no: 2980121 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-15 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1f3a980052e0ad091ed7980e16fabad12e1d45566995f9a4f9d4ac9c5914cc5Block Operator
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