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 3002808 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3004200 epoch_slot_no: 1800 block_no: 3002667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1526 time: 2019-08-20 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5afd3755326898e06fb319ff04b31521d4285703712b12b4490c1c5e35334fe8Block Operator
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