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 3010624 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3012016 epoch_slot_no: 9616 block_no: 3010483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-22 03:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f8cc0b2794c917847b6d05a2550a97782f14b8b942ef8deac7a798936643fc6Block Operator
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