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 3020544 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3021936 epoch_slot_no: 19536 block_no: 3020403 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-24 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0baffedff88e091197488d728afbfeb908c05443795058221d17d5f8a4f0767dBlock Operator
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