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 3014526 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3015918 epoch_slot_no: 13518 block_no: 3014385 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3523 time: 2019-08-23 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa66567b4c08f9a594d9688cf9204013b6f442045a9f37301fd9f7336e38ac6c6Block Operator
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