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 3004458 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3005850 epoch_slot_no: 3450 block_no: 3004317 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2170 time: 2019-08-20 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b75a7182e47732957ba51ced698d3a826f181b2c86c4cd26365603d69da7d3dBlock Operator
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