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 3021367 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3022759 epoch_slot_no: 20359 block_no: 3021226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2044 time: 2019-08-24 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f4b60b74964db633b20d34047ebc17f0e21f948b48a45769b10502dd9926aa0Block Operator
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