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 3008037 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3009429 epoch_slot_no: 7029 block_no: 3007896 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3651 time: 2019-08-21 12:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4357724b1d6db87a699cdd2bfda951cc962f27c58a1f19d37a1f972bbd5197aBlock Operator
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