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 3022043 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3023435 epoch_slot_no: 21035 block_no: 3021902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10436 time: 2019-08-24 18:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ca06c90f970b9d1898b4c86b8c2ef7d18fad5ce4973132820155c24200732daBlock Operator
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