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 3012158 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3013550 epoch_slot_no: 11150 block_no: 3012017 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-22 11:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5aa022eafcc52de94cba616b9a5bc66529d20f3fa469fb48afdd9bf3e761670Block Operator
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