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 2996554 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2997947 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 2996414 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10747 time: 2019-08-18 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dcf7192789600505f21b7f4f27941ea95375ce553266a2ae1f81ffe39e54261Block Operator
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