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 2989207 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2990600 epoch_slot_no: 9800 block_no: 2989067 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2019-08-17 04:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3624ceb2d529b45e61d60071c983036c935a1bc7cf196fa1f3e7137238f81f25Block Operator
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