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 2982140 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2983533 epoch_slot_no: 2733 block_no: 2982000 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5686 time: 2019-08-15 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabd71d6cd0799e6552f77760bf89a8bb88b49e36adbe8e73d706fe66cd61134cBlock Operator
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