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 2994395 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2995788 epoch_slot_no: 14988 block_no: 2994255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-08-18 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68240513de7e9e36846cc388114546344d755e5ed121ca23db3a8afcf1f5ca7dBlock Operator
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