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 3015461 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3016853 epoch_slot_no: 14453 block_no: 3015320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-08-23 06:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9d185639b48302dd25482aa0b1c7d67eaf91ffa1c4803017775f4e9b89b9fe2Block Operator
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