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 2998718 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3000111 epoch_slot_no: 19311 block_no: 2998578 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1569 time: 2019-08-19 09:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7daa90564e552b3fd191cf114b1e800847877d04d7d9e3d5452b26cb4a899de9Block Operator
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