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 3021980 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023372 epoch_slot_no: 20972 block_no: 3021839 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-24 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8b8bb403eca85859a096d32eabc6e7d461ada1a08ce68ce9edd3fe645f4b7c6Block Operator
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