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 3014421 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3015813 epoch_slot_no: 13413 block_no: 3014280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2019-08-23 00:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a49b6b7bb166ab7be4ef0df54fbdadfbf9c09dc0059f468dbec18bf7c91b988Block Operator
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