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 3007715 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3009107 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 3007574 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1523 time: 2019-08-21 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x316ef64c426c70b4fbc4a0c655f8b14e9e69ba84160a3e2b9d687379e6697b8bBlock Operator
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