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 3009121 Details
Epoch: 139Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 3010513
epoch_slot_no: 8113
block_no: 3008980
slot_leader_id: 12
size: 1656
time: 2019-08-21 18:49:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xb73a84ede0ba2215e21e3228cb93f64e56afb411d73fa87e894c23d37c95dd1d
Block Operator
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