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 3021910 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023302 epoch_slot_no: 20902 block_no: 3021769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-08-24 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf90466b8e0f5ff5267a250162599c912007f75acb4f058efad297583db7a9d20Block Operator
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