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 3005466 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3006858 epoch_slot_no: 4458 block_no: 3005325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-08-20 22:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4602b57dd494b59a8d32af18cd1659192a7926df7b7cc5752e1251ca7034877Block Operator
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