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 3008722 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010114 epoch_slot_no: 7714 block_no: 3008581 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 925 time: 2019-08-21 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcd20bbe3d7e91713b36838043eb470081c696fb2adc1b21597b16218e870c36Block Operator
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