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 3007535 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3008927 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 3007394 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2055 time: 2019-08-21 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x764af63bd6a9dcf04048f8833841c80fe8981f9b32b680c37e166ed5dc5c3584Block Operator
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