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 3020021 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3021413 epoch_slot_no: 19013 block_no: 3019880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-08-24 07:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51d113d9bde1aae145fa32f4dc8f093d7ee3564ac6605a6093ba9150f75dc3a5Block Operator
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