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 3015646 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3017038 epoch_slot_no: 14638 block_no: 3015505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-23 07:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f3d978e387767d57f13a8e9c40687ca0ad8a20aa9feb0c8f1ad2c0a9ad7f1b8Block Operator
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