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 3022445 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3023837 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3022304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2472 time: 2019-08-24 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec7cd3eded5fb7ee45225aabf427c599d5a93fd1982ebee9a4744f5f63c6b7d2Block Operator
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