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 2986838 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988231 epoch_slot_no: 7431 block_no: 2986698 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2019-08-16 15:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa90546043b4d6d307b6850933d410d36476ae7c726fefd7743f7ce866acbdfe4Block Operator
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