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 3012404 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3013796 epoch_slot_no: 11396 block_no: 3012263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-22 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa04b5bdb85076fb73dfddfd9a066b6f2bc19f40af3ca0b753ce95eadd0e7fe63Block Operator
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