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 3000115 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3001508 epoch_slot_no: 20708 block_no: 2999975 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4383 time: 2019-08-19 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef6f43178f107e6b35be37643b89dc912264831be87891f7c04546e5c544da8cBlock Operator
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