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 3009092 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3010484 epoch_slot_no: 8084 block_no: 3008951 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1589 time: 2019-08-21 18:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f8249f85f48ce973d872dcfd129547dc7fae0e17adc6ffa7e1125c971585e30Block Operator
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