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 3002741 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3004133 epoch_slot_no: 1733 block_no: 3002600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-08-20 07:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a63ecfe9d9f10c75beae3de1a8be6ba1909ee7d01b2511118d386e311d23f1fBlock Operator
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