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 2999031 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3000424 epoch_slot_no: 19624 block_no: 2998891 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-19 10:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf33a146634e9b9ac169d03afa5dabf78ded98f90817fe82ed6cb26ac601c4c8cBlock Operator
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