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 3001114 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3002506 epoch_slot_no: 106 block_no: 3000973 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2019-08-19 22:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7589562355f6a7e2dc35b6792fa3ecfc2320992e61e34be86d52c96789907bb5Block Operator
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