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 3010520 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3011912 epoch_slot_no: 9512 block_no: 3010379 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2401 time: 2019-08-22 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dc04a87d14643abfdff4f5cc52bbef970d0c062023459f6a90cd2940515351dBlock Operator
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