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 2995576 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2996969 epoch_slot_no: 16169 block_no: 2995436 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1977 time: 2019-08-18 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeba808df0ad585e1be574670ade51e4c3bf3edf0664ee7a7ec4ca21b01d71693Block Operator
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