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 3018580 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3019972 epoch_slot_no: 17572 block_no: 3018439 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1482 time: 2019-08-23 23:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba8230c91e5f9d15c6401129a7320682c019005091f36433ee8da4f4de328690Block Operator
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