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 2995350 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2996743 epoch_slot_no: 15943 block_no: 2995210 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2192 time: 2019-08-18 14:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c131b635509e8f7d593edafcb8cb278d4e0a3ca57ac8b14a51ab5b445b77a7bBlock Operator
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