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 3000860 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3002253 epoch_slot_no: 21453 block_no: 3000720 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1876 time: 2019-08-19 20:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x356c65b1a74a000b3c3aff29112ae89985251d5c6e4971506a05cd49d03a567dBlock Operator
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