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 3017726 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3019118 epoch_slot_no: 16718 block_no: 3017585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2019-08-23 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc4d71297887ba183da42031962d13e9b7787337edb9111631254cac50949e41Block Operator
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