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 3013388 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3014780 epoch_slot_no: 12380 block_no: 3013247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-08-22 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6ddac57c7f64dbfc62e41129141949b16b658b3b78eb75fd4b8fac4a8cd871aBlock Operator
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