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 2986664 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988057 epoch_slot_no: 7257 block_no: 2986524 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2019-08-16 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf66eb57333e3036b970ce1c869e21b9e1414fed0b189b2efd0e375da1d24745bBlock Operator
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