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 3013018 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3014410 epoch_slot_no: 12010 block_no: 3012877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-22 16:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd94e737d7f3e4f08d0eb713f30d80e06c0429d7cdddba9ab6cf6f3deb843494Block Operator
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