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 2982457 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2983850 epoch_slot_no: 3050 block_no: 2982317 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2101 time: 2019-08-15 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22e8019a9c82e99569cac247a6e5014ff84420774b531efde5df5ea1975e35eaBlock Operator
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