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 3012548 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3013940 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 3012407 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2019 time: 2019-08-22 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84495ccea002877fdf360deeef996099ebc0f8e33036c7e35442d2356e30e268Block Operator
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