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 3020396 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3021788 epoch_slot_no: 19388 block_no: 3020255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1699 time: 2019-08-24 09:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa83b3b2b0c245dbd476b0f4eb8692244dd78a42d9040ec7505e1fb9282b329caBlock Operator
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