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 2986803 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988196 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 2986663 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-08-16 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc0f34e45a4e56709379964a15daeb1576209da22e3471df9e515f0009f7fbe4Block Operator
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