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 2984550 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2985943 epoch_slot_no: 5143 block_no: 2984410 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2904 time: 2019-08-16 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdabd125e32d6703ac6d66dd512e2bd588c8edd40967f40a661490158414d489Block Operator
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