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 3018354 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3019746 epoch_slot_no: 17346 block_no: 3018213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-23 22:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bb38b8b21787679cd9763ef1c216ed13a6f35a249635fd7461a801a87ea6c1aBlock Operator
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