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 3016560 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3017952 epoch_slot_no: 15552 block_no: 3016419 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2019-08-23 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7500a1340b13198f1bfc83fea9bc3c182cbfc96810f8baced5463c9923b65203Block Operator
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