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 3007305 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3008697 epoch_slot_no: 6297 block_no: 3007164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1501 time: 2019-08-21 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b5a3b27b3202da427f2f65c59cd9ff3441021d429cec8bf087efd0c9de3a3a7Block Operator
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