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 2988134 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2989527 epoch_slot_no: 8727 block_no: 2987994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-08-16 22:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dd85539f7d3b1f61d48df4a3e705119470815d8762ed2b7dcbed0bf1a5e63f7Block Operator
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