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 3022065 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3023457 epoch_slot_no: 21057 block_no: 3021924 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2410 time: 2019-08-24 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdd90d21238f15d99ae1faabda3a87531d5a89e39d4f736208c13dce0b4f468dBlock Operator
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