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 3018845 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3020237 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 3018704 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2819 time: 2019-08-24 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72ade6ddc9e6543b4f53aac442f990cd3818659678067e37c6ab4ddc4de255b5Block Operator
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