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 3012546 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3013938 epoch_slot_no: 11538 block_no: 3012405 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3020 time: 2019-08-22 13:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe77ac0b3cf8a3d6337db8e0f55ac0ce7566bf9322959b0dd1e9ee0dd06a7f9b0Block Operator
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