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 2980553 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2981946 epoch_slot_no: 1146 block_no: 2980413 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-15 04:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe252548c2f019e2cad91adcaffc3905f9246c5f420bda7d10b4e3af257dd4e0Block Operator
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