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 3012547 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3013939 epoch_slot_no: 11539 block_no: 3012406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-22 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94cf535aacd60ea9912f0a03e7e4e42b1be126eac39d8593436177bc0af61feeBlock Operator
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