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 3011902 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3013294 epoch_slot_no: 10894 block_no: 3011761 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2283 time: 2019-08-22 10:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37d2f12890e56ff524e22ac81eb70dd133ef7152bb0474fc25b622a155e0442eBlock Operator
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