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 3014474 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3015866 epoch_slot_no: 13466 block_no: 3014333 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-08-23 00:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4914b2d1523433dfc9bb9b88f51d09e5677ffa5c70adc7a2b61ea1c96575ccefBlock Operator
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