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 3004299 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3005691 epoch_slot_no: 3291 block_no: 3004158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5378 time: 2019-08-20 16:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8d278b5c82bfdaca9dcc7a1409086122ff5f34d006e53b9d2378df6c5695cfeBlock Operator
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