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 3011466 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3012858 epoch_slot_no: 10458 block_no: 3011325 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3554 time: 2019-08-22 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3438a970d856b3fcb68596e96a9c5a214bf913f7eca2ff4c811cc6058f50d7dBlock Operator
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