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 2996894 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2998287 epoch_slot_no: 17487 block_no: 2996754 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-18 22:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95a62ac37f6555eb388d621d3787552bd15adebcf850e37c287ff30ec6e8a04cBlock Operator
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