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 2989997 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2991390 epoch_slot_no: 10590 block_no: 2989857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1178 time: 2019-08-17 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70923e3c282329cccc34259ebb0f0d0ec9a93d9eb770e3d324c1854d0e1df733Block Operator
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