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 2985695 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2987088 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 2985555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2198 time: 2019-08-16 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80bc3194eae4f4e4a8eff34e5b9038ac2404d95548db53e6e4d3f2e03cffa110Block Operator
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