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 3007477 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3008869 epoch_slot_no: 6469 block_no: 3007336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 876 time: 2019-08-21 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11f21dc41fa041d9a76459e2409f32b63424712fd5ea53bd2adcab9f6ea2f238Block Operator
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