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 2995230 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996623 epoch_slot_no: 15823 block_no: 2995090 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1841 time: 2019-08-18 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d5e1cb6bde8645392c0385124697df8b8608158139103327f4812f3694e1d3aBlock Operator
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