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 2998178 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2999571 epoch_slot_no: 18771 block_no: 2998038 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3708 time: 2019-08-19 06:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4f394c1bc93881058cebeae4216e4d2efb9ae9f82817650fb0d0109be6283a2Block Operator
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