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 2981499 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2982892 epoch_slot_no: 2092 block_no: 2981359 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1739 time: 2019-08-15 09:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ff01bcb8c38f0718103887818519369dfedd18c61ae0093e1d4c7cb7961cd91Block Operator
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