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 2993224 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2994617 epoch_slot_no: 13817 block_no: 2993084 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1702 time: 2019-08-18 02:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08718f2b740edea906cc9cc70f07ce2505cd580a9017705c087a36186b19e90aBlock Operator
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