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 3000830 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3002223 epoch_slot_no: 21423 block_no: 3000690 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1625 time: 2019-08-19 20:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b54405b8d08dad196633997d686025e37b265e095d27a44ffb91b930ece2278Block Operator
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