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 3013023 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3014415 epoch_slot_no: 12015 block_no: 3012882 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4648 time: 2019-08-22 16:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x752a4a4773432e9c0ba29b5d5314d69958f18e978e9bfbab73afa7a8806f8da1Block Operator
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