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 3012357 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3013749 epoch_slot_no: 11349 block_no: 3012216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1420 time: 2019-08-22 12:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc50bd4ffc04ae3888c80398c1448da53e7125854d726fb87ad5613fe4ed78104Block Operator
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