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 2994947 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2996340 epoch_slot_no: 15540 block_no: 2994807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2181 time: 2019-08-18 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d47b4b1d6184e254d761195c8d223debd64db4ce097a6991b4e2dd44c9be108Block Operator
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