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 3002955 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3004347 epoch_slot_no: 1947 block_no: 3002814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1497 time: 2019-08-20 08:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e2f1bf273af9b85de46d461780f5fde0cf9aa62a7db52ecc9d6c96be03b82b7Block Operator
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