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 3022037 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3023429 epoch_slot_no: 21029 block_no: 3021896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1925 time: 2019-08-24 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65cf0fc5dd760de9f061cb51b67b08f4a3cc79e9266258fb791658104241129eBlock Operator
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