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 3016786 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3018178 epoch_slot_no: 15778 block_no: 3016645 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2329 time: 2019-08-23 13:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x010b5f6ed91e53b2e234cc53fcb82f7e3ce35efd2136fd3e82856babcaf75f9eBlock Operator
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