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 2994207 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2995600 epoch_slot_no: 14800 block_no: 2994067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-08-18 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f7ab7061c06129063bede6aea97471b4f8a2c2dbd2630680edd1f6b367b9b1dBlock Operator
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