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 3004530 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3005922 epoch_slot_no: 3522 block_no: 3004389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-20 17:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80be4b9504388257640ebd3d5bb3a3eea44a1377fba08991cb58c9ccd2e5dba2Block Operator
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