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 3004233 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3005625 epoch_slot_no: 3225 block_no: 3004092 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2047 time: 2019-08-20 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96ee45f90651ed6e1d18624701ea380448a32d4581876c5f47d3c1bf2528fbdcBlock Operator
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