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 2986955 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988348 epoch_slot_no: 7548 block_no: 2986815 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-16 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7252ef96bc1ea0312193f46628d1d3711f028c5e8a41d13727c2e8948b09616fBlock Operator
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