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 3002746 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3004138 epoch_slot_no: 1738 block_no: 3002605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1204 time: 2019-08-20 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe9314ac32f3ccdda240d6f07a5cae9505e87de7b759fc8060c6da422f6d0023Block Operator
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