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 2994447 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2995840 epoch_slot_no: 15040 block_no: 2994307 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-18 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2065d291ba1d89b925a2d3cfefe8ad7a332c80d649085c4048766a0ce08a637Block Operator
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