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 2981683 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2983076 epoch_slot_no: 2276 block_no: 2981543 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2437 time: 2019-08-15 10:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5019d45cf10358d702c4c90125a851f0d3b9bf06c05ce11b32bdd50e21448025Block Operator
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