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 2981646 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2983039 epoch_slot_no: 2239 block_no: 2981506 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1932 time: 2019-08-15 10:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19c421925baf9c9662b3eeb3bf1f512ef091ef24dd2b90defaa88ab80b39d61dBlock Operator
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