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 2986161 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2987554 epoch_slot_no: 6754 block_no: 2986021 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-16 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e21284446a2df30406d5c3d7ddf213d204a33e4f2706880c3b48b47b0eff55bBlock Operator
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