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 3016937 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3018329 epoch_slot_no: 15929 block_no: 3016796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2917 time: 2019-08-23 14:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe58c993a5ca100e84f6692014bc82c40c9831b7bb67b1b383fb9134a25f7d3e3Block Operator
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