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 2993971 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2995364 epoch_slot_no: 14564 block_no: 2993831 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-08-18 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a921391719da8176b77a5df8dbb54928431cda564f72080124f784d9a8ece9eBlock Operator
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