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 2983436 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2984829 epoch_slot_no: 4029 block_no: 2983296 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3386 time: 2019-08-15 20:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6ed1319790ed7c853e393e920097ee2b94d8fcd43a5fff01d4f7811ca8e137dBlock Operator
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