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 2987289 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2988682 epoch_slot_no: 7882 block_no: 2987149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2165 time: 2019-08-16 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc49439301d75dcdc1a93c5e9356326fa16177e9469e41ce1564b6071eb95eddBlock Operator
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