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 3008744 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3010136 epoch_slot_no: 7736 block_no: 3008603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1783 time: 2019-08-21 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08203b3635c97a87c6fa185a1cc6b70a6fc18a6f1807cf643d177a6dc5215d26Block Operator
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