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 2982002 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2983395 epoch_slot_no: 2595 block_no: 2981862 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2019-08-15 12:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd72074c3672ebc3b0f503c622b04e9caee87020e786afb7a97d27e4b87baff51Block Operator
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