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 3005962 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3007354 epoch_slot_no: 4954 block_no: 3005821 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-21 01:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x298d81e58bb8cc1d71a9e522e221c6233e4bcbf5853255f6d2660cf1568c3a37Block Operator
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