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 2983458 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2984851 epoch_slot_no: 4051 block_no: 2983318 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-08-15 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5682d1a8d5d5ac30b5d8cd45055e817119419af89311e7190f0db578326e7dd3Block Operator
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