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 3018608 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3020000 epoch_slot_no: 17600 block_no: 3018467 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1913 time: 2019-08-23 23:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa06d354b6de4331613294d3fd70308c644d88095ec3746418077ec11a5316d6dBlock Operator
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