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 3021765 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023157 epoch_slot_no: 20757 block_no: 3021624 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-08-24 17:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b5ebbad5f2313d65de8f469de97b90aced6c6a33d818dd745a7b5390a69592aBlock Operator
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