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 2987560 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2988953 epoch_slot_no: 8153 block_no: 2987420 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1652 time: 2019-08-16 19:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x169f51f7d4d76c676250040ae893ca05e7f742c9aaf2cf6b143ab82d62e958a9Block Operator
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