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 3012940 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3014332 epoch_slot_no: 11932 block_no: 3012799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1371 time: 2019-08-22 16:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99b1fba8b15b1670d3ec7ed76292deaf907c8a09f8cec81fd8e7d75bf10111dcBlock Operator
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