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 3013085 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3014477 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3012944 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12055 time: 2019-08-22 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a1d777ff19a246aab4a8cc7cc63077c93713a173418b93b51c7e4cedcc45fc1Block Operator
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