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 3011331 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3012723 epoch_slot_no: 10323 block_no: 3011190 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1712 time: 2019-08-22 07:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b8cbd4d8826459ed6402f5e262f2e44431f574429bdd4103959931aad491fffBlock Operator
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