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 3016862 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3018254 epoch_slot_no: 15854 block_no: 3016721 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6544 time: 2019-08-23 13:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed690c1965ddaf0353867b042cb2c1e831b7d56d8373075437d83f981eccd202Block Operator
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