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 3001240 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3002632 epoch_slot_no: 232 block_no: 3001099 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2443 time: 2019-08-19 23:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09b43216822ab25b9e2ba5216e8f4ca70ba0e770609df3b61b080e8802397a6fBlock Operator
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