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 3022078 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023470 epoch_slot_no: 21070 block_no: 3021937 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-24 18:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6ae95d753ab4671e7209343a94a0d9dde6700a8d672b634d1f81c06d639c85eBlock Operator
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