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 2988659 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2990052 epoch_slot_no: 9252 block_no: 2988519 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3063 time: 2019-08-17 01:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16e2b815158adc7dbf20ccf8b0dcfb35e4acd8a4e02c2eb4f0d365b600d7a1ecBlock Operator
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