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 2985499 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2986892 epoch_slot_no: 6092 block_no: 2985359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2921 time: 2019-08-16 07:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88e4bfcf1b5a5580ccf98f599c3fff4496d8efb64d1acab9cd6630e8851f5d86Block Operator
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