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 3013140 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3014532 epoch_slot_no: 12132 block_no: 3012999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-22 17:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd7ae9ff4dcbd65101fc54de95686c9266b28f2f568a2d93702224c342c7dfeBlock Operator
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