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 2996645 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2998038 epoch_slot_no: 17238 block_no: 2996505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-18 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30631995c69c62dcdf6bc999ac0256a65c07fd28d55a529b120ff7a039e23ebaBlock Operator
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