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 3021273 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3022665 epoch_slot_no: 20265 block_no: 3021132 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-08-24 14:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcad5ee3d7d724d2acc4a3d5c760a2367c86f386784d5c9b4faa4920149651f9aBlock Operator
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