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 3011775 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3013167 epoch_slot_no: 10767 block_no: 3011634 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1203 time: 2019-08-22 09:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x407d00fcd2bb3afc7e5fc8795a5a5b066360418b1bf66e1cf71ed93ddc560970Block Operator
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