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 3009256 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010648 epoch_slot_no: 8248 block_no: 3009115 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2547 time: 2019-08-21 19:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61711cdf61200ebc53b2bebef4e879d6b616e30327747386d37ccaba6d7473c7Block Operator
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