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 3021654 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023046 epoch_slot_no: 20646 block_no: 3021513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-08-24 16:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24c076807cb2969c44a9d10691935a6ea2374bf14b4675cc9021eeece5a6a377Block Operator
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