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 3002647 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3004039 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 3002506 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2019-08-20 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d661623eb0728c3235560df503953fedfaf26d3fe1ff64b5a31ed5df87473b0Block Operator
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