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 3016296 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3017688 epoch_slot_no: 15288 block_no: 3016155 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-08-23 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cae09281880852904ace04297bd8851f04b322e0d91e6e6b8877941e6069a79Block Operator
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