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 3016667 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3018059 epoch_slot_no: 15659 block_no: 3016526 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1816 time: 2019-08-23 12:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc00f881a79c29ac24af0062be8a927acf4869936b8a378ca8c355f3940f798ceBlock Operator
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