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 2995624 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2997017 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2995484 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4429 time: 2019-08-18 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8322c20eb43995840030f37b1a33c63834d9558942eb392f286426b310568a1Block Operator
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