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 3008225 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3009617 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 3008084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5154 time: 2019-08-21 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0ac95146527e01007113f736c69f2365aec30c5d8fda9acc77003b0bd845160Block Operator
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