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 2989542 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2990935 epoch_slot_no: 10135 block_no: 2989402 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-08-17 06:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fcf41e4779864c51d903d0d502454c2ce1f15343eec3ab269c4e4b2e56a1cd7Block Operator
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