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 3004774 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3006166 epoch_slot_no: 3766 block_no: 3004633 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2367 time: 2019-08-20 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07799589105f27d21cec02ce0dcb378ac8fe06f7dcb038119e3d7b10faf7c3c0Block Operator
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