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 3014039 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3015431 epoch_slot_no: 13031 block_no: 3013898 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2019-08-22 22:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60c6d57c56f903ce48882da5ecc26508293d5060d5a584f2c1e4e65d567c3d7eBlock Operator
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