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 3014038 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3015430 epoch_slot_no: 13030 block_no: 3013897 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1878 time: 2019-08-22 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe68be6b1950ae2187806eeb70280ff9a493ae10bd67f3e9647966c787136a76fBlock Operator
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