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 3021990 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3023382 epoch_slot_no: 20982 block_no: 3021849 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3363 time: 2019-08-24 18:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa86834cdbb87684845f9b020e1f53bf2a297dee4a0aa50b8a6b04d66847853cbBlock Operator
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