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 3010219 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3011611 epoch_slot_no: 9211 block_no: 3010078 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2995 time: 2019-08-22 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd04bcc1026c6ceb2261b7d56f7d1bfa99fa953ec4a3d46439ecfa602ac8bf0d4Block Operator
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