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 3016268 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3017660 epoch_slot_no: 15260 block_no: 3016127 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2437 time: 2019-08-23 10:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45884fbfda5081f214f771bb85ba09f0ebb3a6d7d93da404b6f275a3e63ae494Block Operator
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