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 3017245 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3018637 epoch_slot_no: 16237 block_no: 3017104 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-23 15:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x606d5426a835ddfb50cb5758d68980c640316e6cd6d2780c11a5592a5ea625dfBlock Operator
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