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 2996223 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2997616 epoch_slot_no: 16816 block_no: 2996083 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1656 time: 2019-08-18 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c3198d1c35a0f6b06c40b00a1cc84cf72b55fa4a0b957e109b361fa667ef7c1Block Operator
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