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 2983345 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2984738 epoch_slot_no: 3938 block_no: 2983205 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2145 time: 2019-08-15 19:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddaef021f850ee08da61ffd7b1cbf19c6d4665dcaee9bd1ae3807b84e4a5f43dBlock Operator
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