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 2990508 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2991901 epoch_slot_no: 11101 block_no: 2990368 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1707 time: 2019-08-17 11:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ab4a1c010b8ab2e86fbe1db43f81aa5e574f4d1b2e944d5347e892320a53a00Block Operator
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