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 3019510 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3020902 epoch_slot_no: 18502 block_no: 3019369 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1375 time: 2019-08-24 04:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a0f431766fdb3c58d236c5d5f5478a3d5eba16003fa5e46efdf43244a823b23Block Operator
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