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 3017284 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3018676 epoch_slot_no: 16276 block_no: 3017143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5964 time: 2019-08-23 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe760689c4c110c8f46373e7d1979834aace9302f991e06f2b141414e5f3a9d62Block Operator
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