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 2998766 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3000159 epoch_slot_no: 19359 block_no: 2998626 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-19 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x516e194487ede654152945a4ca238e51b6e8962d3fcbace7db97a1ee1c88a8bcBlock Operator
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