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 2995118 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996511 epoch_slot_no: 15711 block_no: 2994978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-08-18 13:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4461de3636cea86e58618ceb3dacbc1590708dac2eb2633ee3cf20045e4f7c08Block Operator
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