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 2983954 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2985347 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 2983814 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5326 time: 2019-08-15 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a0c1e5950f137a290db74450888d1b07666442b697e04cd2a675c3de7fa8640Block Operator
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