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 3015274 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3016666 epoch_slot_no: 14266 block_no: 3015133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-08-23 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2da30a6cc9412971416add6874d673e4278d973b36bba9c418b4d0587b6319Block Operator
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