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 3008173 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3009565 epoch_slot_no: 7165 block_no: 3008032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4142 time: 2019-08-21 13:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65ab0761665d4439a3d3a3e7822f04e0ff4e6c5b43a2baea9da485a89ccb6a9dBlock Operator
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