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 3006414 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3007806 epoch_slot_no: 5406 block_no: 3006273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2019-08-21 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e957790675aefb113d435faebfe08a8ebac3048ad20591bf3479e97380e0b6cBlock Operator
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