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 2994674 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996067 epoch_slot_no: 15267 block_no: 2994534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-08-18 10:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ceff90f2bff13c3fc128a6869e339cacbd09166b823b9eb20c021bfe0de38acBlock Operator
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