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 3008955 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010347 epoch_slot_no: 7947 block_no: 3008814 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1336 time: 2019-08-21 17:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ad410e84c41f725fda2bc31d0d62386677473c0ad0b67ac61022efbd9c3b064Block Operator
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