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 3003044 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3004436 epoch_slot_no: 2036 block_no: 3002903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-20 09:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f0b3f72b365dcf750af744f2197b534e1dafb38acc8dc984e0d5558360ae965Block Operator
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