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 3010956 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3012348 epoch_slot_no: 9948 block_no: 3010815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-08-22 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d1afc652e89512f66ec9308d0628db09f994161e7d37faa1d44c734868a0a57Block Operator
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