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 3008549 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3009941 epoch_slot_no: 7541 block_no: 3008408 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2019-08-21 15:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b9da1aca4655bb4b832ab80a04c5f21a92f5b8e079a5b345805b4f712b4da5bBlock Operator
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