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 2985502 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2986895 epoch_slot_no: 6095 block_no: 2985362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1781 time: 2019-08-16 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5bb4e47a8423b1922a17ea769e7ae6f75d8dee438c0e0ca3d3bf3d1ec10e807Block Operator
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