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 3014514 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3015906 epoch_slot_no: 13506 block_no: 3014373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-23 00:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99453dfd07bb918376b40f2fbe3175e7a964c9166c56320c57ea023f75aae9e2Block Operator
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