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 3008046 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3009438 epoch_slot_no: 7038 block_no: 3007905 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2019-08-21 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9916b6ecc434b07a076926d3b74b320439aa7a98f3aa24550d6ae1ddf09db405Block Operator
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