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 2990434 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2991827 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 2990294 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3642 time: 2019-08-17 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca15ed346d6fd4eca04871f410f016762f7dbfc65d1863ba347a29d71a06d24Block Operator
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