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 3002049 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3003441 epoch_slot_no: 1041 block_no: 3001908 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-20 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6eff84e35a0a94c6139681653416977472abe961d18ae0b0394c85d1df60c37Block Operator
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