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 3011885 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3013277 epoch_slot_no: 10877 block_no: 3011744 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-08-22 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bada8c0cac45b79ccd4eb7e1f3a15af9194e17d4dd7d817ec2ee1f1e9046c3bBlock Operator
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