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 3017507 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3018899 epoch_slot_no: 16499 block_no: 3017366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-23 17:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eeb46a8bf06d82917435d80a142b4ead778825190008f0ef7d4578f2a18e5a2Block Operator
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