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 2985336 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2986729 epoch_slot_no: 5929 block_no: 2985196 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2533 time: 2019-08-16 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87928ef2274ff1dce2a86b61c403a9c9e23fdf5165cdc5f154fa0f7ff50aff48Block Operator
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