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 2997426 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2998819 epoch_slot_no: 18019 block_no: 2997286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1728 time: 2019-08-19 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0641db766a6df4af1addda8f240f06b963a7d8e82c5dd77fb154c2b32d158e50Block Operator
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