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 2987455 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988848 epoch_slot_no: 8048 block_no: 2987315 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2157 time: 2019-08-16 18:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbad77b0fa2ef6e46e0aba5d985322eaae204a7c3e89605b94b7c2dcd63d61f86Block Operator
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