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 3020111 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3021503 epoch_slot_no: 19103 block_no: 3019970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-24 07:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90b6836c23a000fb2e06672dd4bc893451cf25f18cc0e4824cb7fa41f7913d77Block Operator
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