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 3006579 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3007971 epoch_slot_no: 5571 block_no: 3006438 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2019-08-21 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dcdb3b4d6fc56b320cd4717cf06a2a75b66b089d2288efcb1f5d232ca990861Block Operator
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