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 2988842 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2990235 epoch_slot_no: 9435 block_no: 2988702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-17 02:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c832e8ebac25cd6cf0d5298e1fcc7eebb487d36044bfc83e6ad737c15ac44cfBlock Operator
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