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 2981975 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2983368 epoch_slot_no: 2568 block_no: 2981835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-15 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6630e9c9447ba65556df2fe9471f64cb918813b6e4fbbbe2b263b800cecb92eBlock Operator
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