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 3015066 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3016458 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 3014925 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1814 time: 2019-08-23 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc1c1140b78bf92505aca52195b21c0c2a3be5c292b530677da6dd7f3da36cb1Block Operator
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