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 3012275 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3013667 epoch_slot_no: 11267 block_no: 3012134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2476 time: 2019-08-22 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65409967328621db32c2e7a337ca8dbd7e81d4bea8e71d3e746e364852c2dc9cBlock Operator
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