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 3004924 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3006316 epoch_slot_no: 3916 block_no: 3004783 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2602 time: 2019-08-20 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ef2ed65c93864fc52fc5dd836d123868b77f0b426ed13013f790b1b3397dfb0Block Operator
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