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 3019254 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3020646 epoch_slot_no: 18246 block_no: 3019113 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2844 time: 2019-08-24 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42e4203287422eca05b8a3b0e05629e88d8724468b2ec8eb26089f852d1321d1Block Operator
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