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 2987169 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2988562 epoch_slot_no: 7762 block_no: 2987029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2019-08-16 16:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5f1ba5f8d01a52d7c5435c35546e01eec3e16411111c9d351263edc312f2159Block Operator
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