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 3016654 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3018046 epoch_slot_no: 15646 block_no: 3016513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-08-23 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1697e44c074d6530a0dcb1773d473005fd2adc25442577199e3b952cc59fdc23Block Operator
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