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 2989198 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2990591 epoch_slot_no: 9791 block_no: 2989058 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-17 04:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71f8c437b7de43b6cdfd0b9a64458c6c6ed19b076b76ac082863b44e89e13b18Block Operator
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