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 2995260 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2996653 epoch_slot_no: 15853 block_no: 2995120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1317 time: 2019-08-18 13:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb650098a42b5c6a7e2152e751381ca59167f9a5db722e943ab0677fe01143db3Block Operator
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