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 2994822 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996215 epoch_slot_no: 15415 block_no: 2994682 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1316 time: 2019-08-18 11:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44c054bcab168f6ab5f9be82c79f93041bbb70514ebcff8320031933a8f11e81Block Operator
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