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 2994004 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2995397 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 2993864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6330 time: 2019-08-18 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b4eac4b44090c49443050515b4b3a37605567943859a606ea66c6f3e03efd39Block Operator
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