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 2984739 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2986132 epoch_slot_no: 5332 block_no: 2984599 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-08-16 03:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71306c8a386ec560f89094f5b4dba0bb79c558acf6b909e03940f62075e37d11Block Operator
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