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 2994944 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2996337 epoch_slot_no: 15537 block_no: 2994804 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2033 time: 2019-08-18 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95bcfacd281c2f3223384038d311defc288eec0e44de6281d33854d81b1ebc8dBlock Operator
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