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 2986988 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988381 epoch_slot_no: 7581 block_no: 2986848 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2161 time: 2019-08-16 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d8c4f2cb5ddc0047d51eba2897f14bcbc458c948766c87200e6d33bdd8924d7Block Operator
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