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 2995531 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2996924 epoch_slot_no: 16124 block_no: 2995391 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1947 time: 2019-08-18 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaba0d6a1f63ac1180d15a62587a38f837572af5f107cb16320fc9b74ed46b2aBlock Operator
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