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 2991124 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2992517 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2990984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2970 time: 2019-08-17 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b6a0514c80104180066b9a41c6b105c1b94e12eb783498fe7b767e425756f34Block Operator
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