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 2995004 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996397 epoch_slot_no: 15597 block_no: 2994864 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-08-18 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6de4fd22bb99130b55b6bc9eab50454b520657646d0c3ef3b6db815fba559930Block Operator
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