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 3004263 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3005655 epoch_slot_no: 3255 block_no: 3004122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1214 time: 2019-08-20 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39cddea4255f42046e6579cd25f9fd1d560647c6c0c14faa1b8388522de24734Block Operator
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