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 3014293 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3015685 epoch_slot_no: 13285 block_no: 3014152 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2161 time: 2019-08-22 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb92b630ebc78cbb6728819eb5c9460027cd3c5982a32e1abda585a4711ad7664Block Operator
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