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 2994934 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2996327 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 2994794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1703 time: 2019-08-18 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94c452bf5cdcf4067fa7bc2dd5f0c28d1bf2f923bb28c2e3b48141ced398c163Block Operator
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