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 2982698 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2984091 epoch_slot_no: 3291 block_no: 2982558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4121 time: 2019-08-15 16:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528b5780656f368f3548569b044305a9af061a96f2fe20753d8389db743046b9Block Operator
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