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 2981480 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2982873 epoch_slot_no: 2073 block_no: 2981340 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1576 time: 2019-08-15 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83dd81df19a31387594004251600ca6c3d46e572562f2f5c3668c4b7427c5f2bBlock Operator
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