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 2983572 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2984965 epoch_slot_no: 4165 block_no: 2983432 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3485 time: 2019-08-15 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bb842bc2e5ef6bd7fbc2753957f7c12be8c56c9624729560c3af66e662f173fBlock Operator
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