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 3012970 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3014362 epoch_slot_no: 11962 block_no: 3012829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1313 time: 2019-08-22 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65ebe3887289ff0ded4498d935fedd4f0ad7be14bd6c7b1efc3005533c00acd0Block Operator
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