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 3004019 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3005411 epoch_slot_no: 3011 block_no: 3003878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-20 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00e5849ef9e50e5070d576d3f9988ba3f7b9bd0db29ba9c9bc3b36192442f209Block Operator
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