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 3021769 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023161 epoch_slot_no: 20761 block_no: 3021628 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-24 17:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2fca8c6d7f630c3ee60a4cd1d33aff142ccd35cb3cc3a16994469ac2336d8d9Block Operator
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