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 3015045 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3016437 epoch_slot_no: 14037 block_no: 3014904 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1606 time: 2019-08-23 03:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cb8c0d6cf4389223a42a091ef27dc49886a852625a83208624dc067d9e5fc48Block Operator
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