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 2987861 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2989254 epoch_slot_no: 8454 block_no: 2987721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2190 time: 2019-08-16 20:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39a3f65df0c743190b822ac6e16339d68b0b335ac5d1d1c742688cdd43764d66Block Operator
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