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 3007240 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3008632 epoch_slot_no: 6232 block_no: 3007099 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2019-08-21 08:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce83c994859c86cd587238143b8f2d50aa053b3ffba229a4abd96135a2316990Block Operator
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