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 3003311 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3004703 epoch_slot_no: 2303 block_no: 3003170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-08-20 10:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d8864026219a1499a6fd6fcf2a3b6f362f3945165fd63f212ff4a572c4ce2b7Block Operator
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