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 2982894 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2984287 epoch_slot_no: 3487 block_no: 2982754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4326 time: 2019-08-15 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1668409b0c9efc2413e684579d1a175378b9be20583a15f9c02db454fa381f6aBlock Operator
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