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 2986646 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988039 epoch_slot_no: 7239 block_no: 2986506 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-16 13:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ff5b7e28c7bb1171d1e06eaadf22ee08933277a4baea6d1ec82890599a68d91Block Operator
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