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 2995958 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2997351 epoch_slot_no: 16551 block_no: 2995818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2019-08-18 17:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13c1efc7e8c3368fd9da4e446f9da95ac6d057d63ba7e457dc38688837a9cd15Block Operator
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