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 2982720 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2984113 epoch_slot_no: 3313 block_no: 2982580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2081 time: 2019-08-15 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1e42f72a55d3113f3198f18639818c39a147e74693159ec1af0124f69376c88Block Operator
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