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 3006639 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3008031 epoch_slot_no: 5631 block_no: 3006498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1594 time: 2019-08-21 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde9c6ad3379a7590d637a09be1595f6cc3d0c8b29d1e7f746f8c982b7e9873a4Block Operator
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