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 3000424 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3001817 epoch_slot_no: 21017 block_no: 3000284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2019-08-19 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb10c4e94492f4807ba196a074c068911d4d9895e29cd13988b56ccd97a96443Block Operator
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