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 3016043 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3017435 epoch_slot_no: 15035 block_no: 3015902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-08-23 09:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70864c0fb694a628acb4c8d1e7c811a307025b26231d68a87c931b81f89845abBlock Operator
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