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 3020465 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3021857 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 3020324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8264 time: 2019-08-24 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x431a2d1fa428c239b753f64e467eb7775914de5fe960c11b1765328ebe7bce1eBlock Operator
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