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 2983526 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2984919 epoch_slot_no: 4119 block_no: 2983386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4346 time: 2019-08-15 20:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb38f26a3bedecced35c245dd33176a3e75f662f637fb785fd0b1dee9c3930df2Block Operator
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