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 3003691 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3005083 epoch_slot_no: 2683 block_no: 3003550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-08-20 12:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc05e6141a18c7b67a486cef687dfe9676110472d01a6ae2a2c5f68a620bb9d6Block Operator
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