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 3008609 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010001 epoch_slot_no: 7601 block_no: 3008468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-08-21 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63d9a6300038a0a4fc084490f03b4b5ebbaa12d933278fdb0a8413867ab8e616Block Operator
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