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 2996434 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2997827 epoch_slot_no: 17027 block_no: 2996294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1635 time: 2019-08-18 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5de08fc5cb279dc62828cd407c43573f5dd665fa83f7196e7ff2aa3bcea74e07Block Operator
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