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 3022336 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3023728 epoch_slot_no: 21328 block_no: 3022195 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1662 time: 2019-08-24 20:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60bccba1a769a7ea566d1e0942240793790c6f181aaa0cb0bdb18e95abe0aed4Block Operator
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