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 3006275 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3007667 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 3006134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2019-08-21 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cec6a2da1d44e238e510218322880fbc83d161ea14258bd98a361e69c68bc20Block Operator
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