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 3006323 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3007715 epoch_slot_no: 5315 block_no: 3006182 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2650 time: 2019-08-21 03:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a78cf3982cbe617fbcc6633ce8af5546c23e2d9fb107e58949ad114abc1d35dBlock Operator
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