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 2999100 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3000493 epoch_slot_no: 19693 block_no: 2998960 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5477 time: 2019-08-19 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe48ec01406d9876c7b4ca68037d3de01d4d657ba9fc293f774b0461fb541c5e7Block Operator
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