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 3022034 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023426 epoch_slot_no: 21026 block_no: 3021893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-24 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf973b16e922ac8e4b0945a5ef8e27bb60e612ef1d54b9ece761a5274ca244d6fBlock Operator
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