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 2991711 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2993104 epoch_slot_no: 12304 block_no: 2991571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2196 time: 2019-08-17 18:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1876c416e70bfe62fd2a76430e814b7bf848f69e9781bd3d26868d171c2c8f5bBlock Operator
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