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 3016247 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3017639 epoch_slot_no: 15239 block_no: 3016106 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2039 time: 2019-08-23 10:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd21b7ba4e7cc5ddcb74fef624ea5a865cfc9190cb77b886454172645208a62a2Block Operator
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