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 3017359 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3018751 epoch_slot_no: 16351 block_no: 3017218 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2198 time: 2019-08-23 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15115368b7843c56fc5006b6ab6b03589fda1b8a48f61a2be43e531f3095eff9Block Operator
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