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 3008933 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3010325 epoch_slot_no: 7925 block_no: 3008792 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3133 time: 2019-08-21 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d12543cf0cf2b0b901c373a921fb7618e6cf9baae8e81b2b8d13691a82a82b4Block Operator
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