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 2981554 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2982947 epoch_slot_no: 2147 block_no: 2981414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-15 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf6bb0ac431b7d726c9b097a7b119a5e7f6d50da9ac9c35ad61a71d42950a1dBlock Operator
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