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 2989324 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2990717 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2989184 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5000 time: 2019-08-17 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabdcc9ab9ccd9b2abdf52c5b60afeff2768e1f24876fa67354f1aa3d44617164Block Operator
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