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 3018875 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3020267 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 3018734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2829 time: 2019-08-24 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9569654ab4e0a6f1442cb1bfa3e80782331eb61739d552e5b4a299ec8005e5abBlock Operator
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