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 3011645 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3013037 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 3011504 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2467 time: 2019-08-22 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a8977648554ef3bf594f17e215bd1f8b7bdef6836d759d7bbad88f625c0e20cBlock Operator
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