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 3016894 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3018286 epoch_slot_no: 15886 block_no: 3016753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2019-08-23 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x721a220562470e5e0e14b856212e3dbc4c1ed7c864f5fe53c9c6a412615dc04bBlock Operator
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