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 3014165 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3015557 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 3014024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3883 time: 2019-08-22 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd56b66c88db2be0ee7c9a8066b12012fcfbede1f6f63e9d6a0f15e41dde47d30Block Operator
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