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 2983677 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2985070 epoch_slot_no: 4270 block_no: 2983537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-08-15 21:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9846684813733721c04b6781d47e3bd5a10b662362c7ff096df278843bdfc364Block Operator
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