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 2986603 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2987996 epoch_slot_no: 7196 block_no: 2986463 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-16 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54e9404f895c0d07c7fa353ad80bcf6b4751143c5e4a648734e7de9f12766b30Block Operator
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