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 2990422 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2991815 epoch_slot_no: 11015 block_no: 2990282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-17 10:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dd7cde0b547a80528497fd5f44a2e49f37cdab1b0b196a83008e5b3d37cb753Block Operator
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