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 3005556 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3006948 epoch_slot_no: 4548 block_no: 3005415 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2019-08-20 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b94a2b4b43d3908635af2c9f3d8f50029dfb3064e50272c6fe612222a57f964Block Operator
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