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 3008489 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3009881 epoch_slot_no: 7481 block_no: 3008348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2371 time: 2019-08-21 15:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2704c58b0e578394ba5cd839402444cc6eddf9f3f8561cb78cf164a6bb274a4Block Operator
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