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 2980625 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2982018 epoch_slot_no: 1218 block_no: 2980485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1757 time: 2019-08-15 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xede59f227a6a9324fc78d4ef1c22905447647f8e27ef3618536e23fd4dd1d72eBlock Operator
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