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 2994673 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996066 epoch_slot_no: 15266 block_no: 2994533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2019-08-18 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7cc46b574e7508ced0a093ae73de6495f8e77c7b29219ac96be587fa76a7086Block Operator
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