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 3022057 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023449 epoch_slot_no: 21049 block_no: 3021916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1901 time: 2019-08-24 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3acc3d59723c180ad6ecf0d06d44976ba3727373840f8d7406004b7acc1f3003Block Operator
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