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 2990371 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2991764 epoch_slot_no: 10964 block_no: 2990231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2019-08-17 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42361553c852f8f4e4d11501fa7e04b22265a0ba1e2c045909592e8870b8fd3fBlock Operator
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