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 2983234 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2984627 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 2983094 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1924 time: 2019-08-15 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1964b86132f38470c03c6b81d78abc0a2ee2414449efeb2f6004f8dd40f9ec70Block Operator
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