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 2994899 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996292 epoch_slot_no: 15492 block_no: 2994759 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-08-18 11:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b8c8acb17a92dd2dec93a00d2015fb2195b9d8c186d936b7589e8b053c8e917Block Operator
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