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 2984811 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2986204 epoch_slot_no: 5404 block_no: 2984671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6385 time: 2019-08-16 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb821d4ddcd38e2f5a02a09140f33ebd45232016e105b7bdd5d3e070e7b26d653Block Operator
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