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 3003436 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3004828 epoch_slot_no: 2428 block_no: 3003295 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2408 time: 2019-08-20 11:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6847db582045d20636877e9f18566627ca0e987d5d5057dbf3a3c0ff2e4bb6fBlock Operator
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