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 3015165 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3016557 epoch_slot_no: 14157 block_no: 3015024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-08-23 04:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c4d93b85bf2d9368d26e3f3439082b05b38ad3492a648c6901de4d0d1fab6d5Block Operator
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