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 3018187 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3019579 epoch_slot_no: 17179 block_no: 3018046 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-08-23 21:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0030651a50f851498202f82386a4ed62d0eacbfcb4f39f8f09a3216cfbe7f3bfBlock Operator
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