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 3017043 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3018435 epoch_slot_no: 16035 block_no: 3016902 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1276 time: 2019-08-23 14:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9df1e35a33365a023a525443239a27347ce3af8498ba05291a0dead0e121bbd5Block Operator
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