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 3012376 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3013768 epoch_slot_no: 11368 block_no: 3012235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1930 time: 2019-08-22 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8671cfbc7a1e7b3aa58103ebdfe23f9539cef4f4730e414b07e9f7747c1ec30Block Operator
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