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 2996046 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2997439 epoch_slot_no: 16639 block_no: 2995906 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1677 time: 2019-08-18 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e6c445363bfc5e4c9a5b79b962a8cebdd494b3002fdfc91e3032bd4b7aae5d2Block Operator
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