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 2991746 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2993139 epoch_slot_no: 12339 block_no: 2991606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-17 18:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0025c6c5896649ac6237de306cfb8950f0b478649ca5e107e747aa49f4e813cBlock Operator
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