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 3009271 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010663 epoch_slot_no: 8263 block_no: 3009130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3480 time: 2019-08-21 19:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb60eaf4c3c73885375e418a471d4b1f491d918b437eb03bf1a236578de2c9d8aBlock Operator
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