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 3010053 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3011445 epoch_slot_no: 9045 block_no: 3009912 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1658 time: 2019-08-21 23:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x158b992a88b19a90769702f32a7701438faf582594a632992e5a3da2aa64ff52Block Operator
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