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 2997604 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2998997 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2997464 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3185 time: 2019-08-19 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x861a1a83027301bbae32d961ce6eb8b7b03836857ab88de35efbde4bb560e87fBlock Operator
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