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 3013050 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3014442 epoch_slot_no: 12042 block_no: 3012909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1991 time: 2019-08-22 16:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcd95fb89f653d7f42a7730b33185f2c6a6155c4ccd2f7fd8dbd3df141d5bd07Block Operator
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