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 2990337 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2991730 epoch_slot_no: 10930 block_no: 2990197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-17 10:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa39637589f2faaf640d7731a5a25d94478a6dc762a2c85ac21bc570cc4784936Block Operator
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