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 3016307 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3017699 epoch_slot_no: 15299 block_no: 3016166 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2019-08-23 10:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x077643c621044f12d151c81571b10004a3f90813abb077813d3341d4ac1bdad8Block Operator
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