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 3008700 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010092 epoch_slot_no: 7692 block_no: 3008559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2019-08-21 16:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e8aab7d4a3bd7f9ac07b106f029354c9af4eac6292f6450a3896e99e07e0869Block Operator
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