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 2991214 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2992607 epoch_slot_no: 11807 block_no: 2991074 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2023 time: 2019-08-17 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcaad5dc69a714da00ecf8dbb90864311e90881f48ba2bb38be17e40d0f77e3cBlock Operator
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