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 3009166 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010558 epoch_slot_no: 8158 block_no: 3009025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1340 time: 2019-08-21 19:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199f7683f3c14b505d8761a59d0d910209011ead79c2954df27632b39e6abd53Block Operator
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