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 3021669 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023061 epoch_slot_no: 20661 block_no: 3021528 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-08-24 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x546dbaf2c6677d2083a158a3de7b99283da6164c2516206c73baa7ef804569afBlock Operator
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