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 3016337 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3017729 epoch_slot_no: 15329 block_no: 3016196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-23 10:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c848b2716bbc7fc2efd4aaa1a85790645b32e7cca5cf34c40e812fb4fd2b916Block Operator
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