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 3001492 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3002884 epoch_slot_no: 484 block_no: 3001351 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1563 time: 2019-08-20 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27261b41e772db1cd27a9b62534de9925c039f0090b893028eede869371bfdb9Block Operator
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