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 2980400 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981793 epoch_slot_no: 993 block_no: 2980260 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1395 time: 2019-08-15 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x927bb9443565248fdd25182d8c142a0a32590a402f74353c62c7ecb901756146Block Operator
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