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 3004834 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3006226 epoch_slot_no: 3826 block_no: 3004693 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2463 time: 2019-08-20 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98032554373bcbd12ecf3a3fe0b11dbb3c3e37562fa645eab7bba62b54b5335fBlock Operator
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