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 2996524 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2997917 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2996384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4024 time: 2019-08-18 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1156d0c9a3d92088b4ce0e1ae20ecd5df7d41df9b0dd46caaf64c44104f822caBlock Operator
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