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 3000844 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3002237 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3000704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2270 time: 2019-08-19 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x191537d4bcba3b2d52d0e6d9e3cfc3a791e1018bebd6adbbc9bb071b0fb88be0Block Operator
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