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 3008052 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3009444 epoch_slot_no: 7044 block_no: 3007911 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-08-21 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d3bdb02cef1d8292839a40e0582f9e85b11e2a78f7dd0675e132d41b8deed2fBlock Operator
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