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 2986522 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2987915 epoch_slot_no: 7115 block_no: 2986382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3273 time: 2019-08-16 13:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b4360d3ae657d6dc66f29ea3dd26ad5c70f7bc7a660602b7ea6fa0d9304668eBlock Operator
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