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 3014482 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3015874 epoch_slot_no: 13474 block_no: 3014341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-08-23 00:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x422ee3c4895dda4222ea73b9c7bd74eb97a26c63fa75cad837d0a74d70df32f0Block Operator
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