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 3020787 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3022179 epoch_slot_no: 19779 block_no: 3020646 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-24 11:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cc5a9e70b9daf341357eca651fc30976ea155f0917fe2fdfe42239351b8d54eBlock Operator
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