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 2999524 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3000917 epoch_slot_no: 20117 block_no: 2999384 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-19 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce74971c0639a6fa8f5d0907b4da9a42839fe4b8f1317e7c377ee8fabddda5f1Block Operator
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