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 3018393 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3019785 epoch_slot_no: 17385 block_no: 3018252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-23 22:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b63570725945c5df0f90a52a01e7c9494ea21a38b41676aa348036de9b53123Block Operator
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