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 3014083 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3015475 epoch_slot_no: 13075 block_no: 3013942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-22 22:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9106bbea9bef405940452f42bb84b2dbe0df924157a89225f37d4bb475fa306Block Operator
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