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 3020852 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3022244 epoch_slot_no: 19844 block_no: 3020711 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-08-24 11:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79622ece7a26ebd306a1b0f5f421d72db756491179b97a40162883301d8de544Block Operator
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