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 3014068 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3015460 epoch_slot_no: 13060 block_no: 3013927 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-22 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bcffede61f729015e1074add7f0d2d91a134cfbc4aa6e9cc0fe82e2eb2140a4Block Operator
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