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 2992740 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2994133 epoch_slot_no: 13333 block_no: 2992600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-08-17 23:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dacca8b0a6c77f31ac761c1a4f3079d5f68dfa4e2c3355d5f719c1609f4eecdBlock Operator
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