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 2990974 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2992367 epoch_slot_no: 11567 block_no: 2990834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2950 time: 2019-08-17 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1211e85e1d29900ec6f9d189094715d53911293c7e7e38aac6f85f47f9e3463Block Operator
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