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 3012246 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3013638 epoch_slot_no: 11238 block_no: 3012105 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-22 12:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f7cb89c183bd22fcdd680f3f571980cd83d2745dab129cc409d080fd7520b1dBlock Operator
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