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 2998148 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2999541 epoch_slot_no: 18741 block_no: 2998008 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2019-08-19 05:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c51ae7a569b85d6a6422c36bdb39300df18ef944b3dbf1175ca85c7a3159f44Block Operator
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