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 2983749 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2985142 epoch_slot_no: 4342 block_no: 2983609 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2019-08-15 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9134bc83a629cc6327ccf5caeb59517bea8cda711748fcbbf10e5f46a39dc09eBlock Operator
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