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 2986146 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2987539 epoch_slot_no: 6739 block_no: 2986006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1639 time: 2019-08-16 11:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2949557eac5942c7514880961cb7870aaeba0b5b6844c432c92c6b3dba91cd6fBlock Operator
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