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 2995561 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2996954 epoch_slot_no: 16154 block_no: 2995421 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2994 time: 2019-08-18 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd60909b7192d69251f124ec65ceaf9467aee48808343e5db9ad11ecef8268f7fBlock Operator
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