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 2993799 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2995192 epoch_slot_no: 14392 block_no: 2993659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-18 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad0a5f837043cc40a071035fe428f4b941b8b9e53a875ca0465f09a5db301b6cBlock Operator
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