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 3003841 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3005233 epoch_slot_no: 2833 block_no: 3003700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-08-20 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ef213aaff1e4f1027a424b6b2cae9e2b4dd4ca3cc459a5d292c57cc4cb1a1e7Block Operator
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