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 2989230 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2990623 epoch_slot_no: 9823 block_no: 2989090 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2015 time: 2019-08-17 04:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc218e3a47ced2f7acb0bf09c9c04267ffd12815c6b3c394423b0642d446afee2Block Operator
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