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 3005992 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3007384 epoch_slot_no: 4984 block_no: 3005851 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2059 time: 2019-08-21 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x945c02301b66ab8516525e221b0e50e630d89584efc43163928ee30fd56b0450Block Operator
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