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 2985730 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2987123 epoch_slot_no: 6323 block_no: 2985590 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 956 time: 2019-08-16 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde6bf8645aea7e9bc6836cd793c995554c2b5f2c1050a4f89a1bca9860555393Block Operator
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