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 2996017 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2997410 epoch_slot_no: 16610 block_no: 2995877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3525 time: 2019-08-18 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ddb5f9bd4b6dd775cb45491d83d076c5f829e8da4093b00b325574191ef315fBlock Operator
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