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 3002898 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3004290 epoch_slot_no: 1890 block_no: 3002757 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-20 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94d445ee625fe4f409e5d2204743facfbbb046be31db92e20badd2d42d7d5d14Block Operator
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