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 2983978 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2985371 epoch_slot_no: 4571 block_no: 2983838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2019-08-15 23:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x870da47ab19c9adb8c314aaee4f47a216b528785bcb5c0378a4a37a6a6e40483Block Operator
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