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 2982035 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2983428 epoch_slot_no: 2628 block_no: 2981895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2934 time: 2019-08-15 12:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0edc4307cae3e68bf9c3157fec9dc1ea28366b56a67067d62ba3b77721363a0eBlock Operator
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