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 3019595 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3020987 epoch_slot_no: 18587 block_no: 3019454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2019-08-24 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2627f9c9944da2817151d5b8a41c91f60015298d10404702520e06ac00b889c7Block Operator
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