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 3003830 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3005222 epoch_slot_no: 2822 block_no: 3003689 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2019-08-20 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34ecb5eaff08949d0bb66c486a4d6db6588a7bc46c59666da982acd3fd8c5644Block Operator
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