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 3001925 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3003317 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 3001784 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4272 time: 2019-08-20 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc93aeed0b2a35c873b253c855eaa0abf72927ebf64b2547d8ad4d9f0203dad2eBlock Operator
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