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 2990132 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2991525 epoch_slot_no: 10725 block_no: 2989992 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1371 time: 2019-08-17 09:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cb4ebbe058d97a61b0d25f1ac1dca007272b7d58318c5f4a8a2516bedf6dcceBlock Operator
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