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 2984089 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2985482 epoch_slot_no: 4682 block_no: 2983949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-08-15 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a33ab336c284752d26718b774315ae17c02f16de45ab412a4a45adfa032ec29Block Operator
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