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 2999892 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3001285 epoch_slot_no: 20485 block_no: 2999752 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-19 15:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31c5b73cfa6a4032fe0cd52ba52e68f6d5818745cc9a34fa6c62c7844674b8d5Block Operator
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