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 2981787 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2983180 epoch_slot_no: 2380 block_no: 2981647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-15 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf70fc552417655ab9c45a1230af88784786a289f9d8c1a9a02ea04249b0e8b3aBlock Operator
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