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 3020727 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3022119 epoch_slot_no: 19719 block_no: 3020586 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-24 11:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ef3724fac7432abc6ae5aba62bf6aec3d887537772233db3d8f9d22f84252ceBlock Operator
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