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 3017255 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3018647 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 3017114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2603 time: 2019-08-23 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b7ce8cb26b3e8e0a0e30c6d9abc26b47288ee22d1433d54dd40f311696e385bBlock Operator
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