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 2984751 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2986144 epoch_slot_no: 5344 block_no: 2984611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-16 03:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72ba5ed38fdff37fb0b50f941e0eb96f24f4d4d42b77c51902a7ac7bc97986afBlock Operator
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