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 2981586 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2982979 epoch_slot_no: 2179 block_no: 2981446 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4439 time: 2019-08-15 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9557cb5f9888bf61e6297fd82eef213c49df465e5983536366bb55e1739da153Block Operator
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