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 3011205 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3012597 epoch_slot_no: 10197 block_no: 3011064 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-08-22 06:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f6ff5c6f5f5691bf5d1c8e7ba47a09a608a91e8c57a0c9e329c707b5d294cfdBlock Operator
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