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 3012286 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3013678 epoch_slot_no: 11278 block_no: 3012145 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2472 time: 2019-08-22 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72c3de912f6331733e1f9c0f009556c1e7479a13b30908a3e2426d9b8a8dfc71Block Operator
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