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 3011104 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3012496 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 3010963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-08-22 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x912ffd49e7d33bc26d56b2f8630c7ef26ba304bc104e17bf51cf4e2f13dfa577Block Operator
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