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 3017765 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3019157 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3017624 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3870 time: 2019-08-23 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65669f3f06e7f833a20a5326501c987585d11c6c85b10cd87e07bd16d9d11514Block Operator
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