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 3013069 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3014461 epoch_slot_no: 12061 block_no: 3012928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2475 time: 2019-08-22 16:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58949d1f47d43e1b5f30bf93a6b71a99ac8f3728d418736c95301a0b4cd13d5aBlock Operator
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