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 2997148 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2998541 epoch_slot_no: 17741 block_no: 2997008 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-19 00:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x486d1605b18b6647986653b953d776f2361793ae408ab534eb46c4e7c40a4fcbBlock Operator
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