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 2987018 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2988411 epoch_slot_no: 7611 block_no: 2986878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3449 time: 2019-08-16 16:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7ba8906ccadcb1c88177ef9b820b72dea2087a729a6a8a0ce2bc0f8bce6e2f4Block Operator
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