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 2982397 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2983790 epoch_slot_no: 2990 block_no: 2982257 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1181 time: 2019-08-15 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde6630f0c944b90903c27ba3112cc9303d7c0cf474a611fb4924a408eaf86b47Block Operator
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