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 3012680 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3014072 epoch_slot_no: 11672 block_no: 3012539 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1201 time: 2019-08-22 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x291c05353b3f96b3e9353302dbbb63f59dca5d0afdf77ab4975386f3c1bffc1fBlock Operator
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