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 2991288 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2992681 epoch_slot_no: 11881 block_no: 2991148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2019-08-17 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9e29db2d67309939e65a365a11bfa67f7a66fe233e629b0826288b00f1d20fBlock Operator
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