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 3003764 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3005156 epoch_slot_no: 2756 block_no: 3003623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1395 time: 2019-08-20 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde0d5e3b909231c671bc5446225ac67c13d0e6bce6e9e2a1056ecbf52ff45cb5Block Operator
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