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 2996914 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2998307 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 2996774 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2830 time: 2019-08-18 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a7f7b3823890fda953d70e02d41c95bda7e4ad85651c87f2c44b169512cc92aBlock Operator
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