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 3009316 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3010708 epoch_slot_no: 8308 block_no: 3009175 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2019-08-21 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f0528f055ed1f178643d557b5a73166424307e53ff95c8cdb062c68a8ffd49eBlock Operator
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