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 2991329 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2992722 epoch_slot_no: 11922 block_no: 2991189 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-17 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8590c0eab460eecdde562f491cdb1dac7d90f42bffae7d5dbf597b305735d09Block Operator
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