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 3017225 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3018617 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 3017084 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1891 time: 2019-08-23 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16f492e654f0338587193a9365970a5f7d3a3734ad89cda196b0e91090a0b4b4Block Operator
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