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 2996513 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2997906 epoch_slot_no: 17106 block_no: 2996373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-08-18 20:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d062e145a9e3a2578320067898e84eeb511e0e843884aa74365a5393f8f4887Block Operator
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