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 3006264 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3007656 epoch_slot_no: 5256 block_no: 3006123 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-08-21 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x926964b608ee93dc49d000fb7b0de5f1aee1611f4304bd518afc51d6d6649bb5Block Operator
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