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 2998534 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2999927 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 2998394 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2019-08-19 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa739bb534ec2aac633a4a48bbd2355b5a23890a6586b99010dc161d97d3609c1Block Operator
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