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 2986834 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2988227 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2986694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3558 time: 2019-08-16 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeab8d0e58a86471298e6e674d251e6d8522faa23b48099c15604406e2144eff6Block Operator
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