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 2995264 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2996657 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2995124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4972 time: 2019-08-18 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93c26245f0def68264ce06d581a28dc75b8a17e69f9aafabbfe37a7be06d45a0Block Operator
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