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 2986941 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2988334 epoch_slot_no: 7534 block_no: 2986801 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-08-16 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48bb62d01a73b2e5f7bdfab6df4ef9be2c2f2b3f5e3fc92bb5d64c7130977641Block Operator
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