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 3019863 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3021255 epoch_slot_no: 18855 block_no: 3019722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-24 06:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b72fd4b3890aa3d2892d497a59a9a623bf9344c6581304b1cbe423fc11dbd1aBlock Operator
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